Archive · 20 May 2025
Calcutta High Court Issues Contempt Rule in Lawyer Heckling
The Calcutta High Court is looking into a situation where lawyers were allegedly harassed during a protest.
The court has issued a 'contempt rule' to eight people, including a political figure, Kunal Ghosh, because of this.
They are required to explain why they might have interfered with the court's work.
Ghosh says he wasn't there and his lawyers had trouble filing the required statements.
The Calcutta High Court issued a contempt rule against eight people, including Kunal Ghosh.
The rule relates to the April 25 incident involving the heckling of lawyers.
The court is investigating alleged interference with the administration of justice.
The accused are required to submit affidavits by June 16.
Kunal Ghosh denied being present at the incident and cited technical issues preventing his affidavit submission.
- Who
- The Calcutta High Court and eight individuals, including Kunal Ghosh.
- What
- A contempt rule regarding the heckling of lawyers.
- When
- May 20, 2025, with a hearing set for June 16
- Where
- Calcutta High Court
- Why
- For alleged interference with the administration of justice and failing to submit affidavits.
Kunal Ghosh
Court
Involvement in Protest
Kunal Ghosh
Ghosh claims his inclusion is politically motivated and he was not present at the protest.
Court
The accused, including Kunal Ghosh, were involved in the harassment.
- People Named
- 8
- Key Figure
- Kunal Ghosh
- Incident
- Lawyers Heckled
- Next Hearing
- June 16
- Incident Date
- April 25
