Supreme Court Acts Against Lawyer's Offensive Post on Women's Quota

The Supreme Court initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against a lawyer for an objectionable social media post about women's quota in bar associations. The lawyer, Vibhas Kumar Jha, could face revocation of his license to practice law. Jha's post, deemed offensive, criticized the inclusion of women and scheduled castes in the legal sector.

The Supreme Court has taken a firm stance by initiating suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate for his offensive social media comments regarding the women's quota in bar bodies. The move highlights the judiciary's commitment to ensuring respect and decency in professional fields.

On Thursday, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued a show-cause notice to Vibhas Kumar Jha over his controversial Facebook post. The now-deleted post contained inappropriate remarks about women and certain scheduled castes, along with criticism of the court's decision to grant women 33% representation in state bar councils.

The court demanded an explanation from Jha on why his license to practice should not be revoked. The Chief Justice underscored the seriousness of the offense, warning that bailable warrants could be issued if Jha fails to cooperate. Additionally, the court has asked him to present his law degree at the next hearing.