India, Nov. 10 -- The Supreme Court on Monday observed a "growing trend" of making malicious accusations against judges after getting unfavourable orders.

The bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran made the remarks while accepting an unconditional apology tendered by the advocates who had signed a petition maligning a sitting Telangana high court judge, Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, in a suo motu contempt proceeding.

The bench emphasised the need for advocates to exercise caution when accepting pleas that contain objectionable remarks against judges.

"In the recent past, we have noticed a growing trend of the litigants making scurrilous and scandalous allegations against the judge when they fail to get favourable...