( 1 ) CONTEMPT proceedings were initiated against Ashwani Khurana, Chief Executive, M/s. K. and Co. , 4-Pamposh Enclave, New Delhi-100048 on the motion having been made by the learned Advocate General, for the Contemnor having written a letter dated 13/11/2000 to the Chief Justice of the High Court, stating that the said letter had been sent by the Contemnor whose certain matters pertaining to Sikkim Lotteries had earlier been decided by the Chief Justice and that the letter gravely scandalises the High Court with the sole objective of lowering the majesty and dignity of the Court and is also intended to influence the Chief Justice with regard to any proceedings that may be brought before the Court. Body of the letter dated 13/11/2000, reads as under :"reg. : Current Tender of Sikkim State Lotteries. Respected Sir, it is reliably learnt that the stipulation regarding the qualification of bidder to the currently operating Two States has been reduced to One State. According to the High Court proceedings in the past it is already mentioned that K and Co. should be allowed to participate in the tender. You are well aware that although we have all the requisite experience w