Supreme Court of India · 2001-03-23
Supreintendent Of Central Excise & Ors. vs Somabhai Ranchhodhichai Patel
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2001 SUPREME COURT 1975
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Supreintendent Of Central Excise & Ors.
- Respondent
- Somabhai Ranchhodhichai Patel
- Author
- S.P. Bharucha
- Bench
- S.P. Bharucha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the contempt petitions arising from a decree passed by the Civil Judge (SD), Anand, which was challenged in the High Court. The Court held that the High Court's order allowing the plaintiff to withdraw 50% of the decretal amount without security was to be varied, permitting withdrawal only against security. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to its orders and the conditions set forth in the stay of execution, thereby reinforcing the principle that compliance with court orders is paramount.