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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.

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