New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- The Delhi High Court has taken a stern view of repeated contemptuous allegations made against the judiciary and has directed that criminal contempt proceedings be initiated against a litigant.

Justice Amit Sharma, while hearing a contempt petition filed under Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, observed that the individual in question had levelled reckless accusations of corruption and bias against judges through emails, pleadings, and court submissions. The Court noted that such statements were not only derogatory but also aimed at lowering the dignity and authority of the judicial institution.

Earlier, the individual had appeared in person before the Court and tendered an unconditional apology, assuring ...