Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Tripura High Court Orders Woman to Stand in Contempt Case
The Tripura High Court recently ordered a woman to stand in the courtroom until the end of the day as a punishment.
This was because she did not follow the terms of her divorce settlement and made public statements against the judges.
The court said that if someone is unhappy with a court order, they should use legal ways to address it, not talk to the media.
The woman had agreed to transfer some properties to her daughters and receive a new flat and more money from her husband, but she did not do what she promised.
The husband then filed a complaint against her.
The woman said she was sorry and wanted to make things right.
The court found her guilty of making false allegations against the judges and decided to punish her by making her stand in court.
The Tripura High Court ordered a woman to stand in the courtroom until the end of the day for contempt of court.
The contempt case arose from non-compliance with a 2023 divorce settlement and public allegations against judges.
The court emphasized that legal remedies should be used instead of addressing the media.
The woman had agreed to transfer properties to her daughters and receive a new flat and increased maintenance, but failed to comply.
The court found the woman guilty of making false allegations against the judges and imposed the punishment.
- Who
- A woman involved in a matrimonial dispute and the Tripura High Court
- What
- The court ordered the woman to stand in the courtroom as punishment for contempt
- When
- The order was passed on December 11, 2025
- Where
- Tripura High Court
- Why
- For non-compliance with a divorce settlement and making public allegations against judges
- Date of Order
- December 11, 2025
- Court
- Tripura High Court
- Judges
- Justices T Amarnath Goud and Biswajit Palit
- Contempt Allegations
- Non-compliance with divorce settlement and public allegations against judges
- Punishment
- Ordered to stand in court until it rose for the day
- Background
- 2023 divorce settlement involving property transfer and maintenance allowance
- Press Conference
- 2025 press conference alleging judicial misconduct
- Apology
- Wife expressed repentance and offered an unconditional apology