Contempt notices to Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle over remarks against CJI, Judiciary

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The Supreme Court has issued show-cause notices to Sanjay Raut and Nikhil Wagle regarding their remarks. These remarks were considered potentially contemptuous towards the Chief Justice and the judiciary. The Supreme Court Bar Association initiated the contempt proceedings after receiving consent from the Attorney General. Both respondents were asked to explain why proceedings should not be initiated against them.