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Contempt of Court - Considering the facts and circumstances on ...


Court Sentences Contemnor to Four Months and Rs. 2,000 Fine for Contempt; Additional Jail Time if Unpaid.

July 13, 2022

Case Laws     Indian Laws     SC

Contempt of Court - Considering the facts and circumstances on record and the facts that the Contemnor never showed any remorse nor tendered any apology for his conduct, we impose sentence of four months and fine in the sum of Rs.2,000/- upon the Contemnor. The fine shall be deposited in the Registry of this Court within four weeks and upon such deposit, the amount shall be made over to the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee. In case the amount of fine is not deposited within the time stipulated, the Contemnor shall undergo further sentence of two months. - SC

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