India, March 25 -- In a sharp rebuke, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has warned of possible criminal contempt proceedings after an alleged attempt was made to question his judicial order through personal channels.

During a hearing in the Supreme Court of India, the CJI revealed that an individual had contacted his brother to question how a particular order was passed.

Taking serious note, he said such actions strike at the independence of the judiciary.

Addressing counsel for the Haryana government, he directed verification of the incident and said the concerned lawyer should consider withdrawing from the case. "Will he dictate terms to me?" the CJI asked, warning against any such interference.

He also issued a stern caution, sayin...