In re: Contempt petition against Honey M. Varghese

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026News

   Actress Assault Case: Survivor's Trial Court Lawyer Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Contempt Action Against Judge

   Adv T.B. Mini has alleged that the judge had made defamatory remarks about her.

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A lawyer for an assault survivor has asked the high court to punish a judge for contempt.

   Who:

   Advocate T.B. Mini is the lawyer, Honey M. Varghese is the judge, and the Kerala High Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Kerala High Court in Kerala.

   Why:

   The lawyer claims the judge made defamatory or damaging remarks about her.

   What it means:

   The court must now decide whether to start proceedings against the judge for alleged misconduct.

2. 3 Nov 2026News

   Actress assault case; Survivor's lawyer files petition in High Court against the judge.

   Survivor's lawyer approaches the High Court against the trial court judge in the actress assault case. Demands that suo motu contempt of court proceedings be initiated against the judge. The petition is against former Ernakulam Principal Sessions Judge Honey M. Varghese.

   Asianet News

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The lawyer for the survivor filed a petition asking the High Court to punish a judge.

   Who:

   The survivor's lawyer represents the survivor, while Honey M. Varghese is the former Principal Sessions Judge.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   The case is in the Kerala High Court located in Kerala.

   Why:

   The petition claims the judge should face contempt of court, which means showing disrespect toward the court.

   What it means:

   The High Court must now decide whether to start a formal process to punish the judge.