Headline
The Supreme Court of India to review Against Rajiv Khosla,the Closure of Contempt case.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear the plea in a contempt case against discharge of Rajiv Khosla, the former President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, by the former district judge Sujata Kohli challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision in a contempt case.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Sujata Kohli v Rajiv Khosla
- Name of justices : Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra
- Rajiv Khosla got conviction in 2021 for assaulting Sujata Kohli in 1994
- Rajiv Khosla allegedly disrupted the court proceedings in 2021, leading to contempt of court’s charges.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India will examine video footage of the incident that happened against Sujata Kohli to determine if Rajiv Khosla’s actions actually constituted criminal contempt.
Impact
The case of ‘Sujata Kohli v Rajiv Khosla’ showcases the issue of judicial interference and the need to maintain and respect Court’s decorum.
Why it Matters
The decision of the Supreme Court will set a precedent for contempt cases and will help in ensuring that judicial proceedings should not be disrupted by external factors, upholding the integrity of the legal system.
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