Sri Radha Kanth Mutt, Balasahi, v. Smt. Chitra Ramachandran
Case brief
What is this about?
The Acting Chief Justice and Justice Vilas V. Afzulpurkar dismissed a Contempt Case challenging a 2008 order. The court held that under Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, proceedings cannot be initiated after one year from the alleged contempt, rendering the case inapposable.
What did the court decide?
The competent authority is directed to take no action in the matter at the behest of Respondent. Petition Disallowed.