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Supreme Court Urged to Open Suo Motu Contempt Case Over Post Targeting CJI
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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A call has been made for the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings over a social media post that targeted the Chief Justice of India.
A call was reported to the Supreme Court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings in response to a social media post that targeted the Chief Justice of India.
The Supreme Court has the authority to act suo motu on matters of contempt, allowing it to take action without a formal complaint.
The post in question circulated online and was criticized for its content aimed at the Chief Justice, prompting the call for judicial action.
If the Court proceeds, it would underscore its role in safeguarding the dignity of the judiciary and ensuring that public discourse remains respectful.
The Supreme Court has the authority to act suo motu on matters of contempt, allowing it to take action without a formal complaint.
The post in question circulated online and was criticized for its content aimed at the Chief Justice, prompting the call for judicial action.
If the Court proceeds, it would underscore its role in safeguarding the dignity of the judiciary and ensuring that public discourse remains respectful.