US Constitution Trumps Presidential Tariff Powers
28 Feb 2026
Non-Compliance with Court Summons Amounts to Contempt: Allahabad HC Issues Warrant Against HDFC Life Branch Head in Cheating Bail Case
02 Mar 2026
Bank Can Adjust OTS Deposit on Borrower Default, No Cheating u/s 420 IPC: Delhi High Court
02 Mar 2026
Divij Kumar Quits CMS INDUSLAW for Independent Practice
03 Mar 2026
Global Lawyers Debate AI Liability in Autonomous Vehicles
03 Mar 2026
CCPA Fines Startup ₹8 Lakh for False Child Growth Claims
05 Mar 2026
Madras High Court Scoffs at Police Custody Injury Claim
05 Mar 2026
India's Criminal Investigations Face Systemic Conviction Crisis
05 Mar 2026
Kerala HC Slams TDB Financial Discipline in Ayyappa Conclave, Orders Auditor Report on Past Anomalies: High Court of Kerala
06 Mar 2026
Back
Next 
HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JAIPUR BENCH)
SUDESH BANSAL,
SANDEEP TANEJA
IN RE- – Appellant
Versus
SHRI JAKIR HUSSAIN – Respondent
[2026:RJ-JP:1629-DB]
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR D.B. Criminal Contempt Petition No. 11/2025 In Re-, R/o ----Petitioner Versus Shri Jakir Hussain, Advocate District And Session Court, Kota ----Respondent For Petitioner(s) : None Present For Respondent(s) : Mr. S.S. Hasan, Sr. Adv assisted by Mr. Aquif Khan &
Mr. N.U. Qazi Mr. Rajeev Sogarwal respondent-contemnor (present in person)
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SUDESH BANSAL HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP TANEJA
Order
15/01/2026
1. The instant criminal contempt petition came to be registered on receipt of a reference note dated 22.08.2025 sent by the Presiding Officer, Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate No.1, Kota under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
2. A perusal of reference note r
Lawyers are expected to uphold the dignity of the court and their profession, and any breach can lead to contempt proceedings, though an unconditional apology may mitigate the consequences.
The court emphasized the necessity of maintaining judicial dignity and the procedural safeguards required in contempt proceedings, highlighting that failure to frame specific charges violates natural....
A contempt petition under Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act is not maintainable without the Advocate General's consent, emphasizing the need for judicial restraint and accountability.
The court reinforced the importance of preserving judicial authority and integrity through strict sanctions against criminal contempt.
The main legal point established in the judgment is that an advocate's conduct of making false, baseless, and mischievous allegations against the court and its judges, thereby scandalizing and loweri....
Allegations undermining judicial authority and disrupting court proceedings constitute criminal contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
The court affirmed that public criticisms and unfounded allegations against judges constitute contempt, undermining judicial authority and integrity.
Statements made in good faith about a judicial officer do not constitute criminal contempt, promoting open dialogue and criticism within the justice system.
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
Listen Article