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Supreme Court of India · 2012-11-21

R.K.Anand vs Registrar,Delhi High Court

Citation / case number
AIR 2013 SUPREME COURT 670
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
R.K.Anand
Respondent
Registrar,Delhi High Court
Author
Aftab Alam
Bench
Chandramauli Kr. Prasad, Aftab Alam, G.S. Singhvi

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court, in its judgment dated July 29, 2009, upheld the High Court's finding of guilt against the contemnor under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically referencing Section 12 for punishment enhancement. The Court found the original punishment inadequate given the contemnor's actions of attempting to suborn a court witness and defying the High Court's authority. The Court issued a notice for enhancement of punishment and required the contemnor to show cause why he should not be debarred from appearing in courts for a longer period, emphasizing the need for accountability in judicial proceedings.

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