Contempt of Court

Lawyers strike: Orissa HC Full Bench initiates suo motu contempt

October 15, 2019October 24, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Cuttack: The Full Bench of the Orissa High Court on Tuesday initiated a suo motu contempt case against different bar associations in connection with continuous strike and cessation of court works by the bar members in various courts in the State, including the High Court. In a first, Chief Justice KS Jhaveri convened a full-court hearing […]

Jharsuguda Collector suspended for contempt

August 14, 2019August 15, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: A day after the Orissa High Court directed the State Government to suspend Jharsuguda Collector-cum-District Magistrate Jyoti Ranjan Pradhan for disobeying its orders; the Government on Wednesday issued a notification ordering the same. Jharsuguda Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Pradip Sahu was given the additional charge of Jharsuguda Collector. According to reports, a bench of […]