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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
M. Karpagavinayagam, F. M. Ibrahim Kalifullah, S. Ashok Kumar, JJ
In the matter of R. Kaaruppan
| Table of Content |
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| 1. overview of the contempt proceedings against mr. karuppan. (Para 1 , 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. mr. karuppan's arguments concerning procedural unfairness and various grievances. (Para 4 , 5 , 10 , 19 , 39) |
| 3. court's observations on mr. karuppan's conduct and responses. (Para 6 , 7 , 12 , 15 , 17) |
| 4. the legal standards and justifications regarding jurisdiction in contempt cases. (Para 18 , 29 , 30 , 61) |
| 5. final judgment imposing penalties and the necessity of preserving court dignity. (Para 72 , 76 , 78 , 82) |
1. The Great Poet Thiruvalluvar said in Thirukural :
(Vernacular matter omitted)
The meaning of this Kural is this:
"It would be folly not to fear of what is to be feared. The truly wise will fear of what is to be feared."
We are reminded of this Kural while dealing with this suo motu contempt petition.
2. Mr. Karuppan, former President of Madras High Court Advocates Association, who has put in more than 25 years of practice as an advocate, thinking that he is involving in heroic and courageous acts, has challenged the majesty of law, thereby landing himself in the trouble of facing the contempt proceedings before the Full Bench of this Court.
3. This has got a chequered history
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