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Contempt for Breach of Court Undertaking - A party who wilfully breaches an undertaking given to the court can be held in contempt of court, as seen in cases where respondents were found guilty for violating court commitments SARDARI LAL VS RAMRAKHA - Delhi, P. Vikash Kumar vs A. Mohandass - Madras.
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Commissioner Not Allowed to Enter Premises - The act of preventing a commissioner or authorized personnel from entering premises, especially in contempt proceedings, can be deemed contempt if it obstructs court orders or legal processes Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church (AELC) VS State of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh, P. Vikash Kumar vs A. Mohandass - Madras.
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Locking of Office and Denial of Entry - Locking premises, refusing entry, or obstructing officials like police or court-appointed officers from executing their duties can constitute contempt, particularly when such acts interfere with court mandates or legal procedures Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church (AELC) VS State of Andhra Pradesh - Andhra Pradesh.
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Actions During Pending Contempt Proceedings - Even if a respondent completes work or hands over possession during ongoing contempt proceedings, their initial refusal or obstruction can still be considered contempt if it violates court orders or obstructs justice Deivanayagam President Health India Foundation VS Vimala Ramalingam President Indian Red Cross Society Chennai - Madras.
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Photographing Court Proceedings - Taking photographs of court proceedings against court instructions or without permission does not amount to contempt, especially if it infringes on personal rights or privacy, but unauthorized invasions can be protected by court circulars R. Balakrishna Pillai VS K. P. Balachandran - Kerala.
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Auction and Property Disputes - Disobeying court orders related to property auctions, or obstructing court-ordered transfers, can be deemed contempt if such acts hinder the administration of justice or violate court directives Binapani Debi VS Commissioners, Sanchaita Investments - Calcutta.
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Legal Proceedings and Court Orders - Disregarding court mandates, such as vacating premises or complying with court orders, can lead to contempt charges, with courts empowered to impose imprisonment or fines for breaches Quintessential Designs India Pvt. Ltd. VS Puma Sports India (Pvt. ) Ltd. - Madras, NAND GOPAL VS S. KARTAR SINGH - Delhi.
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Punishment and Penalties - Courts have the authority to sentence contemnors to imprisonment and fines based on the severity of contempt, including breach of undertakings or obstructing court functions P. Vikash Kumar vs A. Mohandass - Madras.
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Protection of Court Orders - Courts emphasize that civil and criminal jurisdictions are separate, and findings in one do not affect the other, but contempt proceedings are essential to uphold court authority and ensure compliance NAND GOPAL VS S. KARTAR SINGH - Delhi, Pothuri Tulasi Das VS Pothuri Hari Prasad - Andhra Pradesh.
Analysis and Conclusion:
The sources collectively establish that a commissioner or authorized court officer cannot be obstructed from entering premises or executing court orders, and such obstruction can amount to contempt of court. Acts like locking premises, denying entry, or breaching undertakings given to the court are serious violations that can lead to contempt proceedings, with courts empowered to impose penalties including imprisonment and fines. Ensuring compliance with court directives is fundamental to judicial authority, and any interference with court functions or officials constitutes contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Search Results for "Commissioner Not Allowed to Enter Premise is Contempt"
1984 0 Supreme(Del) 116 • India - Delhi
CHARANJIT TALWAR, PRAKASH NARAIN, S.S.CHADHA
CONTEMPT OF COURT - Undertaking to Court - Whether undertaking given by a party in Court is the same thing as an undertaking given ... The petitioner sought to commit the respondent for contempt of Court for committing wilful breach of an undertaking given to a Court ... Final Decision: The Court held that the respondent was guilty of contempt of Court for wilful breach of the undertaking to ... Rent Controller, Delhi allowed the petition under Section 14 (1) (a) and (e ). The respondent was allowed si....
2021 0 Supreme(AP) 502 • India - Andhra Pradesh
R.RAGHUNANDAN RAO
SOCIETY - ELECTION - LOCKING OF OFFICE - POLICE PICKET - CONTEMPT OF COURT - [ARTICLES VII (2)(A) OF THE AELC CONSTITUTION] - ... COMMISSIONER OF POLICE AND OTHERS, (2004) 2 ALD(CRI) 477 2. MASTHAN SAHEB V. P.S.R. ANJANEYULU, (2002) 2 ALD(CRI) 706 (A.P.) 3. ... WHETHER THE ACTION OF RESPONDENTS 4 TO 6 IN LOCKING UP THE BUILDING AND REFUSING TO ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO ENTER INTO THE PREMISES ... The said contempt case is presently pending. 7. ... In these circumstances, this Court is not#HL_END....
2011 0 Supreme(Mad) 1865 • India - Madras
B.RAJENDRAN, D.MURUGESAN
the pendency of the contempt proceeding, respondent completed the work and handed over the possession of the premise to the petitioner-While ... the renovation work within the stipulated time and in not handing over the portion of the premises to the petitioner, in our opinion ... (A)Contempt of Courts Act,1971(70 of 1971)-Sec.11-Constitution of India-Art.215-Contempt-Wilfulness-Punishment-Society-On an application ... The dispute as to whether the petitioner should be allowe....
2000 0 Supreme(Ker) 443 • India - Kerala
S.SANKARASUBBAN, A.LEKSHMIKUTTY
Finding of the Court: The court found that the act of taking the photograph did not amount to civil contempt as defined ... in the Contempt of Courts Act. ... Contempt of Court - Taking Photograph of Court Proceedings - Circular dated 28th June, 1962 - Sections 12 and 16 of the Contempt ... ... People cannot be allowed to take his photographs against his will when he is in custody and it is the duty of the Court to protect him against unauthorised invasions of his personal rights". ....
1988 0 Supreme(Cal) 307 • India - Calcutta
MANASH NATH ROY, SAMIR KUMAR MOOKHERJEE
Subsequently, the second auction sale of the premise in question took place. ... Fact of the Case: The premises No.16, Camac Street, Calcutta, was put up for auction by the Commissioner of Sanchaita ... However, Somdutt Construction Co. failed to pay the balance amount and upon which on 9th July, 1987, the Commissioner, Sanchaita ... The said contempt application was disposed of on 5th May, 1987 by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in the presence of the learned Counsel of the said Somdutt Constructi....
2019 0 Supreme(Mad) 2770 • India - Madras
M.SUNDAR
Copyright Act, 1957 - Section 2(o) - Commercial Division shall deal with same before dealing with second scenario - Appointment as Commissioner ... that time lines adumbrated in two orders of Honble Division Bench are adhered to in letter and spirit by concluding trial before Commissioner ... enter witness box - It is clear that this should have been thought while agreeing for time lines before Division Bench noted that ... These contempt petitions came to be disposed of by a common order dated 29.6.2016. While disposing....
1983 0 Supreme(Del) 240 • India - Delhi
M.L.JAIN
will not affect the propriety of this court in taking action under Contempt of Court Act. ... Contempt of Court Act, 1971 - Section 12 — The fact that the sams facts will require to be investigated by the courts civil or criminal ... The civil and criminal courts have their own jurisdiction and their findings shall not be affected by a decision of this petiticn ... It does not appear correct to say that the petitioner vacated the premises just to be allowed to be occu....
2009 0 Supreme(AP) 382 • India - Andhra Pradesh
A.GOPAL REDDY
even regretted for mischief caused in disobeying Mandamus issued by this Court - Contempt Case is accordingly allowed. ... Municipal Corporation Act, 1955 - Sections 146 and 147 - Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Section 12 - Land ... Court and gross nature of contempt committed by him is exonerated it would be a misplaced leniency if purged by accepting his apology ... ... The Contempt Case is accordingly allowed. ... ... The 1st respondent who was the Commissioner ....
2017 0 Supreme(AP) 209 • India - Andhra Pradesh
M.SATYANARAYANA MURTHY
Civil Procedure Code, 1908—Section 24—Transfer of suit—Normally, while making an order of transfer, Court may not enter into merits ... Making such serious allegations would attract contempt. ... Senior Civil Judge, Narsaraopet for partition and the said suit was partly allowed allotting 1/3rd share to me. ... The Court has the duty of protecting the interest of the public in the due administration of justice and, so, it is entrusted with the power to commit for Contempt of Court, not ....
2025 0 Supreme(Mad) 4421 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
N. SATHISH KUMAR
... ... Result: Contempt petitions allowed; contemnor sentenced to four months' imprisonment and fined. ... (A) Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Breach of undertaking - Contempt petitions arose from the failure of the contemnor to vacate premises ... ... ... Issues: Whether the contemnor's failure to comply with court orders amounts to contempt and the appropriate punishment. ... 31.With the above directions, these Contempt Petitions are allowed. .....
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