Supreme Court refuses to shield lawyer after ‘unfounded allegations’ against Bombay High Court judge
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
India's Supreme Court rejected a lawyer's plea to halt contempt proceedings for publicly alleging misconduct against a Bombay High Court judge. The apex court held that unsubstantiated allegations against judges erode public confidence in judicial administration. While upholding democratic scrutiny, the bench emphasized personal allegations must rest on verified evidence and follow legal procedures to protect judicial independence.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaBombay High CourtAdvocate Nilesh C OjhaJustice Vikram NathJustice Sandeep MehtaContempt proceedings