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.