Reviewed case brief
D.C. Saxena v Chief Justice of India
(1996) 5 SCC 216
## Facts (2-3 lines)
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Year
- 1996
- Subjects
- Professional Ethics and Professional Accounting System
- Reviewed
- 2026-08-02
Rule established
Scandalizing the court or making reckless allegations against judges constitutes contempt; advocates owe a duty of respect to the judiciary.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1996) 5 SCC 216
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