SEEMA SAPRA vs COURT ON ITS OWN MOTION

The Delhi High Court found the appellant guilty of contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, imposing a one-month imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2,000, with a further restriction on her ability to argue before the court for two years. The court emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity of the court and the legal profession. The appellant's request for recusal of the bench was denied, and the court held that such requests must be substantiated with valid reasons.