Contempt proceedings initiated against CJP legal head Ratna Singh

ABP Live · 4 Nov, 4:19 pm · New Delhi

What?

Consent was granted for criminal contempt proceedings over social media remarks against a judicial magistrate.

Who?

Amol Sinha (Additional Standing Counsel)

Whom?

Ratna Singh (CJP Legal Head)

Where?

New Delhi

When?

4 November 2026

Why?

She posted on social media questioning the judge's conduct.

Which?

Section 15(2) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

How?

The Delhi government's standing counsel granted consent following a request by advocate Kaushik Chatterjee.