Smt. Pratima Gupta v. the Addl. Prin. Judge -Viii, Family Court, Lko. and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court by Special Leave Petition challenged the Family Court's order enhancing time for reply to contempt petition. Bench held order arbitrary, lacked legal basis, violated natural justice, and enhanced time illegally without recorded satisfaction.
What did the court decide?
The plea for quashing the impugned order dated 12.08.2024 allowing enhancement of time for reply to contempt petition is allowed.