Ending all speculations, the Apex Court on Tuesday declared that Justice CS Karnan was guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 6-month imprisonment. It is to be noted that he is the first sitting judge to be charged with contempt in the history of Indian judiciary. Justice Karnan[Read More…]
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SC raises doubts over Calcutta HC judge’s sanity
On Monday, the Supreme Court ordered a medical examination of Justice CS Karnan of the Calcutta High Court. The court has also ordered for a medical board to be formed to investigate Justice Karnan’s mental condition. The medical examination is scheduled on May 5 and the reports are to be[Read More…]
Upper caste judges misusing judicial power, it is a national issue: Justice Karnan on SC contempt notice
Days after the Supreme Court’s contempt notice, sitting Calcutta High Court Judge Justice CS Karnan has accused the apex court of caste bias. “The suo motu order against me, a Dalit judge, is unethical and goes against the SC and ST (Prevention of) Atrocities Act. It is certainly a national[Read More…]