[Breaking] Contempt petition against sitting judges of Bombay High Court before Supreme Court

The petition alleges that, both judges committed gross contempt of Supreme Court’s binding guidelines for protecting accused MLA in a cheating case. Justice Revati Mohite – Dere has also been accused of violating various laws laid down by the Supreme Court regarding the recusal and disqualification of judges in hearing cases where their family members are directly or indirectly connected. Moreover, she allegedly committed contempt by granting relief to influential people by committing forgery and perjury of High Court records and passing orders in gross contempt of Supreme Court judgments.

The petitioner requested the Supreme Court to take appropriate strict action against the accused to preserve the majesty and dignity of the court. The Supreme Court’s directions and orders are binding upon all the authorities, including judges, and failure to follow them makes the concerned authorities, including judges, liable for punishment under various sections of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 and the Constitution of India.

The independence and impartiality of the judiciary are critical pillars of democracy. The judiciary ensures that justice is delivered impartially and fairly to all. When judges disregard binding precedents and grant relief to undeserving accused, it threatens the independence and impartiality of the judiciary.

The Supreme Court has already directed that the court should not take judicial notice of allegations of malafides in initiating criminal prosecution when the person accused of such malafides, such as Ministers, are not made party respondents in the petition. This directive aims to prevent the court from prejudging the merits of a case and focusing solely on the legal issues at hand.

It is vital to reaffirm the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and delivering justice impartially and fairly to all. The Supreme Court must act swiftly and decisively to restore public trust in the institution and send a strong message that no one is above the law. The judiciary will not tolerate any misconduct or violation of established legal principles by judges.

In conclusion, the contempt petition filed against the two sitting judges of Hon’ble Bombay High Court and MLA highlights the importance of the judiciary’s independence and impartiality. The Supreme Court must take appropriate action to ensure that the rule of law is upheld and justice is delivered impartially and fairly to all. It is essential to preserve the majesty and dignity of the court and reaffirm the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the Constitution and the rule of law.

You can download a copy of the petition Here