In Brief
In this 2017 contempt case, the Supreme Court found that Justice C.S. Karnan committed contempt by disobeying an order to cease judicial work, making disrespectful press statements, and issuing unauthorised judicial orders against bench members. The Court directed all courts and authorities to disregard Karnan's orders issued after proceedings began. Given concerns about his mental fitness, the Court ordered a medical examination by doctors from a Kolkata hospital before proceeding further. The Supreme Court Bar Association was permitted to intervene and assist the Court on the merits of this significant matter concerning judicial accountability and institutional integrity.
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