1954 (5) TMI 22 - SC - Indian Laws

Summary

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal of a 1st Class Magistrate of Cuttack who was found guilty of contempt for restraining a civil court peon from executing a warrant. The High Court found the Magistrate acted negligently but not with improper motives. The judgment of the High Court was set aside, and any fine paid by the appellant will be remitted. The Supreme Court did not approve of the Magistrate's conduct but found no justification for contempt proceedings.