In this contempt proceeding, the respondent contemnor tendered an unconditional apology after realizing his gross misconduct despite claims of inadequate relief in a writ petition. The court accepted the apology and discharged the proceedings.
Contempt proceeding dropped; apology accepted.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Case No.1115 of 2015
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Advocate General Bihar, Patna
.... .... Petitioner/s
Versus
Raghavendra Lal Karn
.... .... Respondent/s
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CORAM: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
and
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUDHIR SINGH
ORAL JUDGMENT
(Per: HONOURABLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE)
Date: 22-05-2015
The respondent contemnor appeared.
Though he made an attempt to justify the contents of the letter addressed by him on the ground that he was not granted adequate relief in the writ petition filed by him, but, ultimately, realized the gross misconduct on his part and tendered unconditional apology. He has also filed a letter of apology together with an affidavit.
Learned Principal Additional Advocate General submits that the apology may be considered.
Having regard to the facts and
circumstances, we accept the apology tendered by the respondent. At the same time, warn him that any such
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acts in future shall be taken serious note of.
Contempt proceeding is dropped.
(L. Narasimha Reddy,CJ)
(Sudhir Singh, J)
K.C.jha/U
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the apology tendered by the respondent contingent on inadequate relief should be considered.
Advocate General Bihar
Raghavendra Lal Karn
L. Narasimha Reddy
Sudhir Singh
As recorded by the court registry
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