Court conditionally accept apologies by 28 lawyers who shouted slogans at Kottayam Magistrate: Kerala High Court
In a significant development under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, the High Court of Kerala has taken stern action against a group of lawyers for their disruptive behavior in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kottayam. The court’s decision, announced on July 26, 2024, highlights the seriousness of maintaining court decorum and the consequences of contemptuous conduct. Background of the Incident On November 23, 2023, a large group…