2004 (5) TMI 329 - SCH - Indian Laws

Contempt of Court - Held that - Every party has a right to move a Court of Law for adjudication of his rights. Mere filing of proceedings in a Court of Law and applying to a Court of Law that the payment may not be made would not amount to breach of undertaking. We, therefore see no reason to punish for contempt. The contempt notice will stand discharged. There will be no order as to costs.

Summary

The Supreme Court of India in 2004 ruled that filing proceedings in court and requesting a payment not be made does not constitute a breach of undertaking. Therefore, the contempt notice was discharged, and no costs were ordered.