High Court of Karnataka v. Sri H P Sabjan
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka initiated suo motu criminal contempt proceedings against an advocate who, during a criminal appeal hearing, alleged the trial court's judgment was by 'match fixing' despite judicial warning. The advocate later filed a sworn statement claiming the High Court's order initiating contempt was itself false, fabricated, and forged. The Division Bench framed two charges, found both proved based on the advocate's conduct and refusal to offer unconditional apology, and sentenced him to 15 days' simple imprisonment, directing his immediate custody, issuance of conviction warrant, and communication to the Bar Council for appropriate action.
What did the court decide?
Accused/contemnor sentenced to simple imprisonment for 15 days; taken into custody forthwith; conviction warrant to be issued; free copy of order to be furnished to accused; order communicated to Bar Council for appropriate proceedings.