Supreme Court dismisses contempt case against Lalit Modi

After receiving an unconditional apology from the former IPL chairman Lalit Modi, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the contempt case against him for making disparaging remarks about the Indian judiciary. The top court ended the contempt case against him by issuing a clear warning that any future attempts to even slightly damage the reputation of the Indian judiciary will result in severe consequences.

The Supreme Court on Monday closed the contempt proceedings against former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for making contemptuous remarks against the Indian judiciary after he tendered an unconditional apology. The apex court closed the contempt proceedings against him with a stern warning that any such attempt in future to even remotely tarnish the reputation of Indian judiciary will invite serious repercussions.