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.

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.