Issues Contempt Notices To Lawyer, Client For Seeking Judge's Recusal Based On 'Fabricated' News Clipping Against Him: Bombay High Court

In a significant development, the Bombay High Court has taken a stern stand against the misuse of fabricated news to manipulate legal proceedings. A division bench comprising Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and NR Borkar has directed the registration of a suo motu contempt petition against lawyers Zoheb Merchant and Minal Chandnani, along with their client Bhimesh Pahuja. The case revolves around a criminal writ petition filed by Amar Mulchandani and others,…