Archive · 29 May 2025
Delhi HC Asks TMC MP Why He Shouldn't Be Detained
Imagine a lawmaker was supposed to apologize for saying something wrong.
A court told him to say sorry by a certain time.
But he didn't!
The court is now very upset because it feels like he's ignoring them.
The court has told the lawmaker to explain why he shouldn't be locked up for not following the rules.
The court is taking this seriously because not following court orders is a big deal.
The lawmaker now has a week to respond and tell the court why he didn't apologize.
The court will make a decision after hearing his response.
The judge said that in their opinion, he has to go to jail.
Delhi High Court issued a notice to TMC MP Saket Gokhale.
The court is considering civil detention for non-compliance.
Gokhale failed to publish an apology as ordered.
The judge viewed Gokhale's actions as mocking the court.
Gokhale has one week to respond to the notice.
- Who
- TMC MP Saket Gokhale.
- What
- The court is considering detaining Saket Gokhale.
- When
- The matter will be heard on September 3.
- Where
- Delhi High Court.
- Why
- For wilful non-compliance with a court order.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Defendant
- TMC MP Saket Gokhale
- Reason
- Non-compliance of court order to publish apology
- Next Hearing
- September 3
- Judge's Observation
- Mocking the court and its process