Justice CS Karnan first judge to be sentenced to jail by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court found Justice CS Karnan guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to six months in jail. The apex court has asked Kolkata police chief to arrest the controversial judge.
Controversial Calcutta High Court Justice CS Karnan was today sentenced to six months in jail by the Supreme Court, which found him guilty of contempt of court. The top court asked Kolkata police chief to arrest Justice Karnan, who on Monday had sentenced eight Supreme Court judges , including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to five years of 'rigorous imprisonment'.
Terming Karnan's act as 'gravest of all', the Supreme Court observed that the Calcutta High Court justice 'abused the judicial powers and the discretion.' Justice Karnan is currently in his hometown Chennai.
Justice Karnan, who has been restrained from attending his office at the high court delivered the order from his Kolkata residence against CJI JS Kehar along with Justices Dipak Misra, J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur, Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Kurian Joseph and R Banumathi.
Last week, Justice Karnan had refused to undergo a medical examination to ascertain his mental health as ordered by the Supreme Court alleging harassment.
Justice Karnan had earlier also passed non-bailable warrants against seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice JS Kehar.
The seven-judge bench at the apex court had initiated contempt of court proceedings against him seeking his explanation after he wrote to the CJI, Prime Minister's office, Union Law Ministry and others leveling corruption charges against several top judges without providing due evidence.
The Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, had earlier issued a bailable warrant against the sitting Calcutta High Court judge in March to ensure his presence before the court after his repeated non-appearance.
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Controversial Calcutta High Court Justice CS Karnan was today sentenced to six months in jail by the Supreme Court, which found him guilty of contempt of court. The top court asked Kolkata police chief to arrest Justice Karnan, who on Monday had sentenced eight Supreme Court judges , including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to five years of 'rigorous imprisonment'.
Terming Karnan's act as 'gravest of all', the Supreme Court observed that the Calcutta High Court justice 'abused the judicial powers and the discretion.' Justice Karnan is currently in his hometown Chennai.
Justice Karnan, who has been restrained from attending his office at the high court delivered the order from his Kolkata residence against CJI JS Kehar along with Justices Dipak Misra, J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur, Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Kurian Joseph and R Banumathi.
Last week, Justice Karnan had refused to undergo a medical examination to ascertain his mental health as ordered by the Supreme Court alleging harassment.
Justice Karnan had earlier also passed non-bailable warrants against seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice JS Kehar.
The seven-judge bench at the apex court had initiated contempt of court proceedings against him seeking his explanation after he wrote to the CJI, Prime Minister's office, Union Law Ministry and others leveling corruption charges against several top judges without providing due evidence.
The Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, had earlier issued a bailable warrant against the sitting Calcutta High Court judge in March to ensure his presence before the court after his repeated non-appearance.
WATCH: Only patients require medical treatment, I'm healthy: Justice Karnan to India Today
Justice Karnan issues non-bailable warrant against CJI Khehar, 6 Supreme Court judges
Curious case of Justice Karnan: A history of controversies and mystery
Revenge of the Karnan: Calcutta HC judge orders medical test of 7 SC judges who ordered same for him
Controversial Calcutta High Court Justice CS Karnan was today sentenced to six months in jail by the Supreme Court, which found him guilty of contempt of court. The top court asked Kolkata police chief to arrest Justice Karnan, who on Monday had sentenced eight Supreme Court judges , including the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to five years of 'rigorous imprisonment'.
Terming Karnan's act as 'gravest of all', the Supreme Court observed that the Calcutta High Court justice 'abused the judicial powers and the discretion.' Justice Karnan is currently in his hometown Chennai.
Justice Karnan, who has been restrained from attending his office at the high court delivered the order from his Kolkata residence against CJI JS Kehar along with Justices Dipak Misra, J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B. Lokur, Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Kurian Joseph and R Banumathi.
Last week, Justice Karnan had refused to undergo a medical examination to ascertain his mental health as ordered by the Supreme Court alleging harassment.
Justice Karnan had earlier also passed non-bailable warrants against seven Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice JS Kehar.
The seven-judge bench at the apex court had initiated contempt of court proceedings against him seeking his explanation after he wrote to the CJI, Prime Minister's office, Union Law Ministry and others leveling corruption charges against several top judges without providing due evidence.
The Supreme Court, in an unprecedented move, had earlier issued a bailable warrant against the sitting Calcutta High Court judge in March to ensure his presence before the court after his repeated non-appearance.
WATCH: Only patients require medical treatment, I'm healthy: Justice Karnan to India Today
Justice Karnan issues non-bailable warrant against CJI Khehar, 6 Supreme Court judges
Curious case of Justice Karnan: A history of controversies and mystery
Revenge of the Karnan: Calcutta HC judge orders medical test of 7 SC judges who ordered same for him
