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Saket building collapse: Delhi high court directs removal of social media posts accusing sitting judge

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 09, 2026, 09:52 (IST)

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of online videos and content by Dr. Kapil Kakar concerning the Saket building collapse. These posts allegedly accused a sitting judge of corruption and criminal misconduct. The court, hearing a criminal contempt petition, expressed concern over social media's impact on judicial confidence and directed platforms to take down the material.

Delay in complying with Kerala HC directive on Ashtamudi Lake protection: Environment secy tenders apology

Jun 08, 2026, 19:55 (IST)

Why Did 34 Tamil Nadu Civil Servants Appear in Madras High Court for Contempt? Was the Supreme Court SOP Ignored?

Jun 08, 2026, 22:23 (IST)

‘How many more times must Madurai burn because of wrongful orders?’ … Said A Judge In Dismay During A Contempt Case Involving A Govt Official. Despite An SC Directive Aimed At Minimizing Disruption To Duties, Contempt Proceedings Abound In High Courts. Last Week, 34 Of TN’s IAS Officers Were Summoned

Cash-for-jobs scam: DVAC registers FIR against former TN minister KN Nehru

TNN / Jun 05, 2026, 17:16 (IST)

The development came to light before the Madras high court on Friday, where the first division bench comprising Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan is hearing a contempt case against DVAC for not registering a case.

Contempt notice to GCC ex-commissioner in wheelchair access case

Jun 10, 2026, 17:12 (IST)

HC closes contempt case against HYDRAA chief Ranganath

Jun 09, 2026, 21:49 (IST)

Tasmac liquor ‘scam’: ED to withdraw case against film producer; to proceed afresh

Jun 06, 2026, 00:20 (IST)

Contempt plea in Cashew Corp graft case: Industries secy needn’t appear personally, rules Kerala HC

May 29, 2026, 21:27 (IST)

Contempt plea in Cashew Corp graft case: Industries secy needn’t appear personally, rules Kerala HC

May 29, 2026, 20:41 (IST)

Remove stray dogs or face contempt action: Former bar assocation president writes to Gujarat high court administration

Jun 06, 2026, 00:24 (IST)

Child brain injury case: HC orders fresh probe after contempt plea against NMC

Jun 04, 2026, 00:11 (IST)

Thiruparankundram hill: ASI, revenue dept told to submit survey report in 4 weeks

Jun 06, 2026, 01:25 (IST)

SEC blames Raj govt for delay in civic body polls

May 27, 2026, 00:48 (IST)

Poll Panel Tenders Unconditional Apology Before Court

Telangana HC raps HYDRAA, orders restoration of demolished property

TNN / Jun 03, 2026, 18:24 (IST)

Telangana High Court ordered HYDRAA to restore a 13.17-acre Kukatpally land parcel within 24 hours, condemning its violation of court orders. Authorities demolished fencing, evicted workers, and seized the land despite judicial protection. The court warned that restoration costs would be recovered from officials' personal funds.

GCC’s zonal vending committees defunct as encroachments remain

Jun 07, 2026, 21:19 (IST)

IAS officer undermining court’s authority,says HC, refers his ‘conduct’ to DoPT

Jun 05, 2026, 01:04 (IST)

Contempt plea: Kerala HC relief for industries dept secretary in Cashew Corp graft case

May 25, 2026, 23:00 (IST)

HC pulls up Thanjavur collector for granting nod to open Tasmac shop

May 30, 2026, 22:57 (IST)

Court Says No Proper inquiry Was Done On Objections, Orders Closure

Lawyers’ boycott: HC issues contempt notices to bar office-bearers, 3 advocates

Jun 09, 2026, 01:53 (IST)

Contempt warning to AWHO over Army towers delay

Jun 10, 2026, 00:29 (IST)

One-week deadline Set to sign demolition pact

Bear full cost of Bhopal gas survivors’ treatment, SC panel tells govt

Jun 04, 2026, 00:38 (IST)

CJP: Have no political links, fight bigger than any party

TNN / Jun 04, 2026, 04:00 (IST)

Ahead of a June 6 protest, the satirical platform Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) appointed three spokespersons to address public anger over examination controversies. The group, demanding the Education Minister's resignation, dismissed claims of being proxies for political opponents, emphasizing their fight is larger than individual affiliations.

Madras High Court dismisses plea against 'Karuppu'; Court says Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's film cannot be banned

etimes.in / May 29, 2026, 09:02 (IST)

The Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a ban on Suriya and Trisha Krishnan's film ‘Karuppu’. Judges acknowledged that corruption exists within the judiciary but emphasized the film presents a fictional narrative. They ruled that portraying corruption in a fictional courtroom does not constitute contempt, allowing the movie to continue its successful run.