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may 2007

Supreme Court of India · 2007-05-31

Rajesh Kumar Singh vs High Court Of Judicature Of Madhya ...

Citation / case number
AIR 2007 SUPREME COURT 2725
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Rajesh Kumar Singh
Respondent
High Court Of Judicature Of Madhya ...
Author
R.V. Raveendran
Bench
R.V. Raveendran, Lokeshwar Singh Panta

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the appeal under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court's order punishing the appellant for contempt. The Court held that the appellant's inquiry report, which found no misbehavior by the accused police officer, was not given due weight by the High Court. The Supreme Court emphasized that the High Court must consider all evidence before concluding contempt, thereby allowing the appeal and setting aside the High Court's order.

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