SC Halts Gauhati High Court's Contempt Action Against Bar Association President

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has stayed the contempt notice issued by the Gauhati High Court against Advocate Kamal Nayan Chowdhury, President of the Gauhati High Court Bar Association. The contempt proceedings were initiated over matters related to the High Court's transfer issues.

The Supreme Court on Monday admitted Chowdhury’s appeal challenging the contempt notice. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta.

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared on behalf of Kamal Nayan Chowdhury, while Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented arguments representing the state.

The apex court has scheduled the next hearing of the case for May 14.

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