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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI
PRATHIBA M.SINGH, MADHU JAIN
Anamika Prakashan – Appellant
Versus
Vani Prakashan – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. dispute over publication rights. (Para 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. court's strong criticism of contempt. (Para 8 , 9 , 20 , 21) |
| 3. arguments presented regarding contempt. (Para 12 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. resolution of contempt appeal. (Para 19 , 24) |
| 5. penalty imposed for contempt. (Para 22 , 23) |
JUDGMENT :
PRATHIBA M. SINGH, J.
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.
2. The present appeal has been filed by the Appellant - Anamika Prakashan under Order XLIII Rule 1(r) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter ‘the CPC’), inter alia, challenging the impugned order dated 7th July, 2025 passed by the ld. District Judge-12, Commercial Court, Central, Delhi in an application under Order XXXIX Rule 2A of the CPC in the Contempt Petition No. 21/2024 titledVani Prakashan (through Proprietor Ms Ameeta Maheshwari) v. Mahendra Mishra (deceased) through LRs. & Anr.
3. Vide the impugned order, the Appellant has been sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment of two months in Civil Prison and attachment of the property of the Appellant has also been directed vide the impugned order for a period of one year on the ground that the Appellant is guilty of contempt of the orders dated 5th Dece
The maintenance of court authority requires strict compliance with injunctions, where violations result in contempt, meriting imprisonment and property attachment.
Contempt - Appellant can be exonerated for contempt of court giving benefit of doubt as he tendered unconditional apologies sincerely for the delay in implementation of the order of the court with al....
Civil contempt is established when a party willfully disobeys a Court order, emphasizing the importance of compliance in maintaining judicial authority.
Failure to comply with court orders triggers contempt proceedings, regardless of any pending appeals against such orders or administrative hurdles.
The judgment emphasized the importance of wilful disobedience and sincere apologies in contempt cases, highlighting the need for genuine remorse and contrition.
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