​On April 23, 2025, the Bombay High Court sentenced Vineeta Srinandan, a resident of Seawoods Estate in Navi Mumbai, to one week in prison and imposed a ₹2,000 fine for criminal contempt of court. Srinandan had circulated a letter referring to the court as a “dog mafia” and making derogatory remarks about the judiciary. This was in response to the court’s order favoring dog feeders in a dispute between her society and individuals feeding stray dogs on the premises.

The division bench, comprising Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna, rejected Srinandan’s apology, describing it as insincere. Justice Kulkarni emphasized that such language was unexpected from an educated person and was more akin to remarks from an unlettered individual. The court highlighted that the contempt proceedings were not about the merits of the case but about preserving the dignity of the judiciary.

This case underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against actions that undermine its authority and the importance of maintaining respect for the legal system.​

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