Supreme Court summons Sanjay Raut in person, Nikhil Wagle virtually in contempt case on November 17
The Supreme Court has ordered Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle to appear in court on November 17 regarding contempt proceedings. The case stems from remarks made about the Chief Justice of India and the judiciary, which the court views as an institutional matter.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing legal tension between political figures, media commentators, and the judiciary regarding the limits of free speech and institutional criticism in India.
New Delhi The Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) directed Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to appear before it in person on November 17 in contempt proceedings over remarks concerning Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and the judiciary. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/rajya-sabha-mp-sanjay-raut/ Observing that the issue pertains to the "entire institution of judiciary", a bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Vipul M. Pancholi also directed journalist Nikhil Wagle to appear virtually before it on the next date of hearing.
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