1. This is one of those matters where the court is anguished with the conduct of the defendant who despite being given repeated opportunity has repeatedly abused the liberty granted by the court. It is rather unfortunate that the defendant, who is probably in his 30's at least from the appearance, if let off to continue with his behaviour, it will erode the faith that the public have on judiciary. The rule of law is premised upon the faith reposed by the people in the justice delivery system. To prevent erosion of that faith contemptuous behaviour in the face of the court needs a strict treatment.

2. The plaintiffs, who are the applicants, filed a summary suit against the defendant for recovery of an amount of Rs.3,25,25,687/- together with interest @ 18% p.a. on the principal sum of Rs.2,84,04,480/-. The plaintiffs also took out a summons for judgment.

3. The defendant Krishna Dushyant Rana is the sole proprietor of a concern to whom the plaintiffs sold, supplied and delivered goods of a total value of Rs.3,00,18,040/- under 20 invoices between 3.10.2008 and 1.11.2008. In purported discharge of the liability the defendant issued 20 cheques between 3.12.2008 and 10.1.2009.