Case Note & Summary
The case involved an appeal against a contempt conviction by the Central Administrative Tribunal, where the appellant was sentenced to one month of simple imprisonment under Section 17 of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, and Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The appellant had complied with the Tribunal's order dated 6th October, 1999, in O.A. No.983 of 1995, which was a critical factor in the appeal. The Supreme Court, upon hearing the counsel for the appellant, determined that the compliance with the Tribunal's order justified setting aside the contempt conviction. Consequently, the Court allowed the appeal, set aside the impugned order, and dropped the contempt proceedings against the appellant. The judgment was delivered on December 11, 2008.
Headnote
A) Administrative Law - Contempt of Court - Setting Aside Conviction - Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, Section 17; Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section 12 - The appellant was convicted for contempt by the Tribunal despite having complied with the earlier order. The Supreme Court found it just to set aside the conviction and drop the contempt proceedings due to compliance with the Tribunal's directions. Held that compliance negated the basis for contempt (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the appellant's compliance with the Tribunal's order warranted the setting aside of the contempt conviction.
Final Decision
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, set aside the contempt conviction, and dropped the contempt proceedings against the appellant.
Law Points
- Contempt of Court
- Administrative Tribunals Act
- compliance with orders
