KULDEEP MANSUKHANI vs COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION,TH.REGISTRAR,DHC AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the High Court failed to conduct an inquiry before imposing punishment for contempt, violating the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the absence of an inquiry and reliance solely on the District Judge's reference and the appellant's affidavit was insufficient for a conviction. Consequently, the Court accepted the appellant's unconditional apology, set aside the conviction and sentence, and allowed the appeal.