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The judgment deals with the issue of contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 and the burden and standard of proof required in such cases. Contempt of Court: The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 aims to instill confidence in the administration of justice. The Act provides a powerful tool for the courts, necessitating careful exercise of jurisdiction for the larger interest. Contempt proceedings are quasi-criminal in nature, requiring proof beyond all reasonable doubt. Legal Precedents: The judgment cites Lord Denning's view that contempt of court is a criminal offense requiring satisfactory proof beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment also refers to the case of VG.Nigam v. Kedar Nath Gupta, emphasizing that sentencing in contempt cases based on mere probabilities is hazardous. Factual Background: The case involves the deliberate violation of a court order regarding the promotion eligibility of an individual. The court had directed that the individual be considered qualified for promotion as of a specific date, with consequential benefits to be provided. However, the respondent allegedly prepared an incorrect ranking list to exclude the individual from promotion. Contentions: The petitioner's grievance is based on the non-consideration or improper consideration of their case for promotion, despite being deemed qualified by the court's order. The respondent argued that there was no wilful neglect to comply with the court's order and that the petitioner was not found eligible for promotion based on the required criteria. Decision: After considering the submissions and the court's previous order, the judgment concludes that the petition lacks merit. The court dismisses the petition without any order as to costs, indicating that the petitioner's claim for promotion based on the court's order was rejected due to not meeting the eligibility criteria.
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