Satwant Singh vs Malkeet Singh

The Supreme Court held that the appellant's actions did not constitute civil contempt under Section 2(b) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, as the addition of charges under Section 307 IPC was based on subsequent investigation and instructions from a superior officer. The Court accepted the appellant's unconditional apology, finding no willful violation of the Court's order regarding interim bail under Section 438 Cr.P.C. Consequently, the conviction and sentence imposed on the appellant were set aside, and the appeal was allowed.