Shenthamizh Kizhar vs Government Plaeder, Madras

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, but reduced the sentence of simple imprisonment from six months to the period already undergone, which was five months. The Court noted that the appellant had already deposited the fine imposed by the High Court. The decision reflects the Court's discretion in sentencing, emphasizing that the ends of justice would be served by reducing the sentence.