India, Oct. 29 -- The Bombay High Court on Tuesday initiated contempt proceedings against a woman who allegedly attempted to throw her purse at Justice Madhav Jamdar after an adverse order in a property dispute case. The judge called court police personnel and directed them to remove her from the courtroom.

"What kind of conduct was this? Do the litigants think they can do anything they wish to, with the court? Just because some order is passed against you doesn't mean you will behave in such a manner. You need to maintain the decorum of the court. Let a strong message be sent to the litigants. This court will never pass any order in fear or favour," Justice Jamdar said.

The case dates back to 2009, when property owner Onkar Singh Karla...