Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Bombay High Court Launches Contempt Proceedings Over Lawyer’s Defamatory Remarks

The court acted against advocate Nilesh Ojha for accusing a sitting judge of corruption in the ongoing Disha Salian death case investigation.

Satish Salian, father of Disha Salian, filed a plea in the Bombay HC for a reinvestigation saying that Disha's death was not a suicide but a murder.
Mumbai, India - April 1, 2025:Disha Salian lawyer Nilesh Ojha addressing to media in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Overview

  • The Bombay High Court initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against lawyer Nilesh Ojha for making defamatory and scandalous statements against a sitting judge during an April 1 press conference.
  • Ojha, representing Disha Salian’s father, alleged corruption involving the judge and a former Chief Justice, bypassing proper legal channels to address his concerns.
  • The court ordered YouTube and a Marathi news channel to immediately remove videos of the press conference and barred future uploads of the content.
  • The bench described Ojha’s remarks as 'ex-facie contemptuous,' stating they obstructed the administration of justice and lowered the court's dignity.
  • The next hearing in the contempt case is scheduled for April 29, as the court emphasizes adherence to legal procedures in addressing judicial grievances.