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Bombay High Court fumes at audacity of officials to disobey orders, issues contempt notice to SSC director
On April 24, 2026, the Bombay High Court bench expressed displeasure at widespread disobedience of court orders by government officials and issued a contempt notice to SSC Director R.G. Singh for wilful disobedience. The court also posted the matter for further hearing on April 29, 2026, amid concerns that hundreds of contempt petitions are filed each year against state and central governments or their officials.
Why It Matters
The ruling signals the judiciary's intolerance for defiance of court orders and indicates potential escalation of contempt actions against public officials.
Timeline
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Next hearing on contempt matter scheduled for April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
The Bombay High Court posted the contempt matter for further hearing on April 29, 2026.
High Court expresses displeasure and issues contempt notice to SSC director
April 24, 2026
On April 24, 2026, a Bench of Justices Ravindra Ghuge and Hiten Venegaonkar said they were deeply concerned about the widespread disobedience of High Court orders and issued a contempt notice against Staff Selection Commission Director R.G. Singh for wilful disobedience. The bench also posted the matter for further hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.