India's Supreme Court initiates contempt proceedings against Assam MLA for misleading Facebook post on a pending case.

India's Supreme Court has expressed concern over the misuse of social media platforms, particularly in posting messages, comments, and articles related to subjudice matters. The court emphasized the need for caution in posting content related to pending legal matters and directed the presence of Assam MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya in court after initiating contempt proceedings against him for a misleading Facebook post regarding a case pending judgment. The court acknowledges the right to freedom of speech and expression but warns that such misuse undermines the authority of the courts and interferes with the course of justice.

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