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IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL
Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J.
Bhupal Singh Jeena - Appellant
Versus
Anand Vardhan & Ors. - Respondents
Contempt Petition No. 345 of 2018
Decided On : 20-10-2021
Contempt of Courts Act - Proceedings for Contempt - Service of Notice - Section 20
Fact of the Case:
The Contempt Petition was filed, but the petitioner did not take steps for effecting service upon the respondents.
Finding of the Court:
The court found that as per Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, proceedings for contempt cannot be initiated at a belated stage.
Issues: Failure to effect service of notice and the applicability of Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act.
Ratio Decidendi: The court's decision was influenced by the provision contained in Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which prohibits the initiation of contempt proceedings at a belated stage.
Final Decision: The Contempt Petition was closed due to the belated initiation of proceedings as per Section 20 of the Contempt of Courts Act.
JUDGMENT
Manoj Kumar Tiwari, J. - This Contempt Petition was filed on 14.05.2018. Though, contempt notices were issued to the respondents; but, petitioner did not take steps for effecting service upon the respondents.
2. In view of provision contained in Section 20 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, proceedings for contempt cannot be initiated at this belated stage.
3. Accordingly, the Contempt Petition is closed.
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