Tambe, J.

1. Both these matters can be disposed of by one judgment as they arise out of the same subject-matter. By Criminal Application No. 339 of 1952 the Government Pleader has moved this Court that opponents Nos. 1 to 3, viz., Mr. S. K. Irani, an advocate practising in this court, Mr. K. A. Master and Miss Master, have committed contempt of Court and action be taken against them under the Contempt of Courts Act and they be punished. Criminal Application No. 339 of 1962 has been made on the basis of a report made by Mr. A. G. Kotwal, 2nd Addl. Authority under the Payment of Wages Act, Greater Bombay.

2. The facts in brief are:-- Mr. K. A. Master, the second opponent to Criminal Application No. 339 of 1962 had filed an application (Application No. 4492 of 1959) against M/s Jeena and Co. before the Payment of wages. Authority claiming certain amount as wages. This applicaiton was placed for disposal before Mr. A. G. Kotwal, 2nd Addl. Authority under the Payment of Wages Act, Bombay. It appears that the application was filed beyond the period of limitation. On 24th March 1961 Mr. Kotwal after hearing the parties condoned the delay in filing the said application. In due course