Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-20
Nilesh C Ojha vs High Court Of Judicature At Bombay
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Nilesh C Ojha
- Respondent
- High Court Of Judicature At Bombay
- Author
- Vikram Nath
- Bench
- Vikram Nath
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined an appeal against a High Court order rejecting a plea for impleadment of a sitting judge in contempt proceedings. The High Court had also initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against the appellant. The Court analyzed the procedural aspects of contempt law, emphasizing the importance of fair opportunity and proper procedure in contempt cases, and upheld the High Court's order, affirming the procedural correctness and the suo motu initiation.