SC summons Sanjay Raut in contempt case
The Supreme Court has summoned Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to appear in person regarding a contempt petition over his remarks about the judiciary. The petition, filed by the Supreme Court Bar Association, alleges that social media posts by Raut and others maligned the institution.
Why it matters
Highlights the ongoing tension between political figures and the judiciary regarding public criticism and institutional reputation.
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court Wednesday directed Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to appear before it in person over a contempt petition for his remarks against CJI Surya Kant and the judiciary. Although journalist Nikhil Wagle is also facing the same charge of scandalising the institution, he has been exempted from physical appearance and asked to be present virtually as he was represented by a lawyer in the court proceedings on Wednesday.A bench of…
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