The NCERT Case Shows Why Contempt Law Needs Modernisation

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

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The Supreme Court’s response to social media mockery following its intervention in the NCERT textbook controversy has reopened a long-standing debate about the limits of free speech and the continued relevance of India’s contempt laws. When citizens respond to judicial actions with satire,

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CJI Surya Kant Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of NCERT Textbook: Can the Judiciary Claim Immunity from Public Scrutiny?

By BPN News Desk February 26, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s strong objection to the NCERT Class 8 social science chapter referring to corruption as a challenge within the judiciary has opened a deeper constitutional debate. By taking suo motu cognisance and declaring that he would not allow anyone to taint the integrity of the institution, the CJI has made […]

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AG Approves Contempt Action Over Shoe Incident Against CJI Gavai

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Attorney General R. Venkataramani has granted permission to launch criminal contempt proceedings against advocate Rakesh Kishore for attempting to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court. Court informed and request made Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Senior Advocate Vikas Singh informed a bench led by Justices Surya […]

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Criminal Contempt Action Sought Over Shoe Attack on CJI Gavai

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

A plea has been filed seeking criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court courtroom. The request has been made to the Attorney General of India for his consent, as required under law. Incident Details The attack […]