The Supreme Court ordered Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut to appear personally on November 17 for contempt proceedings regarding his remarks against CJI Surya Kant. Journalist Nikhil Wagle must attend virtually. The bench said the matter raises an issue concerning the whole institution, highlighting the importance of protecting the judiciary’s dignity.

The Supreme Court has ordered Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut to appear personally before it at 2 pm on November 17 in contempt proceedings over his social media remarks against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant.

Journalist Nikhil Wagle, who also faces a contempt notice, must attend virtually. The bench orally observed that the matter raises an issue concerning the whole institution.

The proceedings stem from a criminal case initiated by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) against Raut and Wagle.