Supreme Court Warns Madhya Pradesh Government Over Contempt

The Supreme Court has warned the Madhya Pradesh government about potential contempt proceedings due to an order allowing non-forest officials to evaluate Indian Forest Service officers, which could jeopardize forest conservation efforts. Additionally, the court addressed the non-compliance of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission's recommendations by various states, leading to the closure of proceedings against several chief secretaries. In a separate incident, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao criticized Union Minister Bandi Sanjay for his derogatory comments about the Supreme Court's bail decision for BRS MLC K Kavitha, calling for contempt proceedings against him. Sanjay's remarks, which included congratulating Congress for the bail, were deemed defamatory by Rao. The ongoing political tensions highlight the intersection of legal decisions and political narratives in India.