Municipal Corp. of G Mumbai Vs. Best Kamgar Karmachari & Ors.
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Head Note
Contempt Petitions - Contempt of Court
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section 2(1)(b) and 12 - Contempt - Dismissal of - Appeal against - Respondents explained their position before the High Court tendering also an unconditional apology - Having regard to the nature of the alleged violation of the order by indulging in illegal strike, the High Court came to the conclusion that it is difficult to render a finding regarding commission of contempt of Court by the respondents - Strike relates to the year 2007 and thereafter, the parties have apparently purchased peace - Since the respondents have tendered unconditional apology for their alleged contumacious conduct before the High Court, do not think it necessary for this Court to make any further enquiry in that regard - Respondents are bound to respect and comply with the orders passed by the Courts/Tribunals in letter and spirit, failing which, they should be answerable to the charge of contempt of court.
Topic(s)-Contempt - Dismissal Upheld