The Supreme Court strongly rebuked a petitioner for filing a contempt petition against a district judge, calling it an abuse of process. The bench directed the petitioner to deposit Rs 5,000 to the SC Legal Services Authority and advised them to approach the High Court with their grievances instead. NEW DELHI: “This is not how you can treat our judges,” Supreme Court on Monday told a petitioner who sought initiation of contempt proceedings against a district court judge for allegedly “not obeying the order of the apex court.”A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna & R Mahadevan took strong exception to the petitioner for seeking proceedings against a additional district and sessions judge of Himachal Pradesh and refused to let off the petitioner when the lawyer pleaded to allow him to withdraw the contempt petition. “You can not get away like this. Filing of the contempt petition is itself an abuse of the process of law,” the bench said and directed the petitioner to deposit Rs 5,000 to SC Legal Services Authority. The court said the petitioner can move HC challenging the order of the lower court and raise grievances there but not by filing contempt proceedings against the judge. It also said that lawyers should not encourage the litigants to file such a petition. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosJaishankar, Russian FM Lavrov Hold Key Talks in Moscow Ahead of Putin’s India Visit ‘In 3 Weeks’India Doubles Down On Russian Oil Imports Despite U.S. Sanctions HeatBangladesh Seeks Hasina’s Return As India Notes ICT Tribunal Verdict, Calls For Peace And Stability’This Generation Can Bring Viksit Bharat Before 2047’: Army Chief Dwivedi’s Message To Gen ZHasina Verdict Sparks Outrage as Ex-Indian Envoy Questions Evidence and Awami League Cries Black DayPak Army Chief Asim Munir Vows ‘Strong Response’, Army Chief Dwivedi Warns Op Sindoor Was A TrailerPM Modi Condoles Families as 45 Indians Feared Dead in Saudi Bus CrashOusted Bangladesh PM Hasina Calls ICT’s Death Sentence ‘Rigged’, Says It Denied Fair Trial RightsFrench Consulate Staffer Molested In Bandra As Mumbai Police Launch Rapid Hunt To Track The SuspectAfter 5th August 2019…’ Army Chief Counters Mehbooba’s Charge Against Centre Over J&K Situation123PhotostoriesNayanthara birthday special: Social media moments with Vignesh Shivan and the twinsLemon, olive oil and more: 7 natural remedies to help relieve constipationZubeen Garg’s birth anniversary special: Films that define his cinematic journeyWhat happens when you eat garlic soaked in matha (buttermilk)This simple at-home test can reveal how fast your digestive system worksWorld’s 5 underrated travel destinations to bookmark, and whyFrom wanting to find a boyfriend in Bigg Boss Marathi to their age-gap; Nikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel open up about their love story3 common mistakes to avoid while consuming fruits and why5 stunning purple coloured animals that seem to be painted by artistsFrom playgrounds to healthy lifestyle: Sachin Tendulkar’s parenting tips for today’s families123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodaySheikh Hasina VerdictBihar Government FormationGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingQTCinderellaTravis KelceKlay ThompsonAuston Matthews Net WorthDana WhiteDraymond GreenLebron JamesPaige GrecoZelina VegaCharlie Mcavoy Injury
NEW DELHI: “This is not how you can treat our judges,” Supreme Court on Monday told a petitioner who sought initiation of contempt proceedings against a district court judge for allegedly “not obeying the order of the apex court.“A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna & R Mahadevan took strong exception to the petitioner for seeking proceedings against a additional district and sessions judge of Himachal Pradesh and refused to let off the petitioner when the lawyer pleaded to allow him to withdraw the contempt petition. “You can not get away like this. Filing of the contempt petition is itself an abuse of the process of law,” the bench said and directed the petitioner to deposit Rs 5,000 to SC Legal Services Authority. The court said the petitioner can move HC challenging the order of the lower court and raise grievances there but not by filing contempt proceedings against the judge. It also said that lawyers should not encourage the litigants to file such a petition.