January 23, 2018
Criticism is not contempt: Supreme Court signals a beginning in interpreting contempt law
Source:- financialexpress.com Given courts have frequently responded to criticism with the threat of contempt proceedings against the critic, India has long lacked a healthy discussion of its judicial system. Against this backdrop, the Supreme Court observing that data that exposes any lacunae of the judicial system is not tantamount to contempt is a welcome step