Supreme Court Bar Association vs Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut

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1. News15 Oct 2026

   SCBA Files Contempt Petition Against Journalist Nikhil Wagle & MP Sanjay Raut For Comments Against CJI Surya Kant

   The Attorney General granted consent to the SCBA to initiate contempt action.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The lawyers association filed a formal request to punish a journalist and a politician for contempt of court.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court Bar Association is the group filing, while journalist Nikhil Wagle and politician Sanjay Raut are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 15 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India, Delhi.

   Why:

   They are accused of making disrespectful public comments against Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.

   What it means:

   The court must now decide whether to start proceedings to penalize these individuals for their stated remarks.

   LiveLaw
2. News13 Oct 2026

   Request for contempt proceedings over posts and protests against CJI Surya Kant, plea to consider security of SC

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A request has been filed seeking contempt proceedings over online posts and public protests.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court Bar Association is the petitioner, while Nikhil Wagle and Sanjay Raut are the people accused. The Supreme Court of India is the court handling the matter involving Chief Justice Surya Kant.

   When:

   Reported on 13 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Supreme Court of India, Delhi.

   Why:

   The request cites posts and protests directed at Chief Justice Surya Kant and asks the court to consider judicial security.

   What it means:

   The court will now consider whether to formally start contempt proceedings, which is a process to punish someone for showing disrespect toward the court.

   Dainik Jagran