Kuldeep Mansukhani vs Court On Its Own ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court failed to conduct an inquiry before imposing punishment for contempt, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the appellant's unconditional apology should have been considered, leading to the conclusion that the conviction and sentence were unjust. Consequently, the Court set aside the conviction and allowed the appeal, highlighting the necessity of due process in contempt proceedings.