Telangana High Court

Supreme Court: Apologies Accepted from Individuals Accused of Disrespect

Updated
Oct 13, 2025 8:40 PM
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Quick Summary: In a recent court case, three people said sorry for their actions after being accused of disrespecting the court. The court accepted their apologies and emphasized the importance of respecting the legal system.

The Case Reopens

The case, which was originally closed, was reopened after the Supreme Court's decision on August 11, 2025. Judge Moushumi Bhattacharya looked into apologies from three people accused of disrespect.

"The matter is now reopened only to consider the Apology Letters given by the three accused individuals."

Who's Who in the Disrespect Charge

The accused individuals were Mr. N. Peddi Raju, Mr. Ritesh Patil, and Mr. Nitin Meshram. Mr. N. Peddi Raju was present in court, while the other two appeared online.

  • Mr. N. Peddi Raju: Apologized to both the Supreme Court and the High Court.
  • Mr. Ritesh Patil: Was sorry for the language used in the petition.
  • Mr. Nitin Meshram: Took responsibility for writing the petition and apologized for the language.

The Allegations

The issue began when the petition claimed unfair treatment in court. The Supreme Court found this problematic and started disrespect proceedings.

"The claim by the first accused of not being given a proper hearing is not true according to the records."

Court's Perspective on Respect

Judge Bhattacharya highlighted the importance of respectful conversation between lawyers and judges. She noted that personal attacks on judges harm the justice system.

"Personal attacks on a Judge based on claims of bias and hidden motives damage the trust between the Court and its officials."

Apologies Accepted

The court accepted the apologies, emphasizing that the court’s authority is built on fairness, not punishment.

"I accept the apology given by the three accused individuals."

Summary of Verdict

The court accepted the apologies from the three individuals, emphasizing the importance of maintaining respect within the legal system. The case was sent back to the Supreme Court for further action.