Supreme Court of India · 2015-07-01
Quantum Securities Pvt Ltd And Ors vs New Delhi Television Ltd
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2015 SUPREME COURT 3699
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Quantum Securities Pvt Ltd And Ors
- Respondent
- New Delhi Television Ltd
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- Abhay Manohar Sapre, Vikramajit Sen
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed appeals against interim orders from the Bombay High Court concerning a contempt petition filed under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The Court emphasized the need for timely hearings in civil suits, particularly in cases involving allegations of defamation and contempt, and noted that the delay in concluding the Notice of Motion was unacceptable. The Court held that the High Court must expedite the proceedings to ensure justice is served without undue delay, thereby reinforcing the principle of timely justice under Article 21 of the Constitution.