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Telangana High Court Threatens Non-Bailable Warrant Against HYDRAA Commissioner in Lake Restoration Contempt Case
Nov 28, 2025 02:28 am CST
The Telangana High Court has warned HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath of a non-bailable warrant if he fails to appear on December 5 in a contempt case. The case involves alleged violations of court orders regarding disputed land near Bathukamma Kunta Lake, where HYDRAA's restoration work allegedly exceeded permitted activities. The court rejected Ranganath's request for attendance exemption, insisting on his personal appearance to address the deliberate disobedience allegations.
Supreme Court Issues Two-Week Ultimatum to Telangana Speaker on BRS MLAs' Disqualification Case
Nov 17, 2025 03:42 pm CST
The Supreme Court has given Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar a two-week deadline to rule on disqualification petitions against 10 lawmakers who defected from BRS to Congress. Chief Justice BR Gavai warned of contempt proceedings, asking where the Speaker "wants to celebrate New Year's Eve" if the ruling isn't made. This case represents a crucial test of India's anti-defection law and could trigger by-elections for 10 seats.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Condemns Scandalous Allegations Against Judges in Contempt Case
Nov 10, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai strongly criticized the growing trend of making scandalous allegations against judges when rulings are unfavorable. During a contempt case involving N Peddi Raju, who made derogatory comments against a Telangana High Court judge, Gavai emphasized that lawyers as court officers must exercise caution when making allegations against judiciary members. The case was closed after the judge accepted Raju's apology.
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Proceedings Against Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at Chief Justice Gavai
Oct 28, 2025 02:54 am CST
The Supreme Court has refused to initiate contempt proceedings against a 71-year-old lawyer who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. While acknowledging the act constituted serious contempt of court, Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi respected the CJI's decision to pardon the lawyer, but indicated they would consider establishing preventive guidelines to protect judicial dignity and prevent similar incidents in the future.
Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action Against Lawyer in Chief Justice Shoe-Throwing Incident
Oct 27, 2025 05:22 pm CST
The Supreme Court has refused to initiate contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore who attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai. While acknowledging the gravity of the incident, Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi respected CJI Gavai's decision to pardon Kishore. The Court will focus instead on developing guidelines for handling and reporting such incidents, expressing concern about the glorification of the attack in media and social platforms.
Man Throws Slippers at Ahmedabad Judge After Case Dismissal: Security Concerns Echo Supreme Court Incident
Oct 15, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A man hurled slippers at an Ahmedabad Sessions Court judge after his appeal was dismissed, mirroring a similar incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai just one week earlier. The attack has prompted renewed calls for enhanced judicial security measures across Gujarat courts, as the Gujarat Judicial Services Association condemned such actions as undermining the independence and dignity of the judiciary.
Senior Advocate Condemns Religious Attack on Chief Justice: "Courts Not For Religious Ideas"
Oct 08, 2025 11:10 am CST
A senior advocate condemns the shoe-throwing incident targeting Chief Justice BR Gavai, emphasizing that courts are not platforms for religious expression. The attacker, lawyer Rakesh Kishore, claimed divine motivation after being suspended by the Bar Council of India. Legal luminaries describe the act as criminal contempt that undermines judicial integrity, while highlighting the need for maintaining professional boundaries in the legal profession.