ANIL KUMAR versus STATE OF U.P.

ANIL KUMAR versus STATE OF U.P.

Order of conviction under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 s.12 upheld; fine reduced from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.2,000/-.

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Parties
Appellant: Anil Kumar; Respondent: State of U.P.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld; fine reduced
Legal Topics
Criminal Contempt by a Lawyer, Conviction Under Contempt of Courts Act S.12
Contempt of Court Criminal Law Criminal Contempt by a Lawyer Conviction Under Contempt of Courts Act S.12

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Parties

Anil Kumar

Appellant

State of U.P.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for criminal contempt by a lawyer under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 s.12 should be upheld
  2. 2 Quantum of fine imposed

Ratio Decidendi

Order of conviction under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 s.12 upheld; fine reduced from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.2,000/-.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld; fine reduced

Orders

  • Appellant to deposit reduced fine of Rs.2,000/- forthwith
  • Appellant must surrender to serve out the sentence