Karnan vs SC judges: How a shocking drama led to jail term for an HC judge

The melodrama that continued for months led to Supreme Court sentencing Karnan to 6 months in prison

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced Calcutta High Court judge C S Karnan to six months in prison on charges of contempt of court. The judgment comes after a back-and-forth tussle between the controversial high court judge and the apex court, as both passed a series of orders against each other.

This is the first instance in India's judicial history that a high court judge is being jailed for contempt.

In general, the legal fraternity hailed the SC order against Karnan, while some felt that the proceedings would bring a bad name to the judiciary. The