JUDGMENT :

1. This appeal was preferred under Section 19 (1) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 before the Division Bench to set aside the order dated 21.10.2021, finding appellant guilty for contempt of C.C.No.722 of 2021.

2. Learned single Judge held as follows:

“4. In the circumstances, this Court has no hesitation in holding that the respondent has committed a clear and unequivocal violation of the orders of this Court amounting to deliberate disobedience of the orders of this Court. Accordingly, the respondent has committed contempt of the orders of this Court.

5. In view of this clear contempt, the respondent is sentenced to simple imprisonment for a period of four weeks and a fine of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only) payable within two weeks from the date of this order. Failing which, the respondent shall be liable for further simple imprisonment of two weeks.

6. This order is suspended for a period of four weeks to enable the respondent to file an appeal against this order if he so chooses."

3. Aggrieved by the above order, the appellant herein preferred the appeal raising several contentions.

4. Upon hearing argument of both the counsel, the presiding brother Judge (Justice