CAPTAIN VIRENDER KUMAR versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

CAPTAIN VIRENDER KUMAR versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

The apology tendered by the petitioner is accepted given his age and physical condition; the petition, abounding in undignified language and unwarranted allegations, is summarily rejected without further suo motu action.

Parties
Petitioner: Captain Virender Kumar; Respondents: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 August 1993
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction (diary No. 1705/91) / Order on Admission and Disposal
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Undignified Language, Public Interest Litigation, Apology in Contempt Proceedings
Contempt of Court Undignified Language Public Interest Litigation Apology in Contempt Proceedings

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Parties

Captain Virender Kumar

Petitioner

Union of India and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction (diary No. 1705/91) / Order on Admission and Disposal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner's language and conduct amount to contempt of court
  2. 2 Whether suo motu contempt action is warranted against the petitioner

Ratio Decidendi

The apology tendered by the petitioner is accepted given his age and physical condition; the petition, abounding in undignified language and unwarranted allegations, is summarily rejected without further suo motu action.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Apology of petitioner accepted
  • No suo motu action required