Mere Delay In Complying Court's Order Doesn't Amount To Contempt Unless It's Deliberate & Wilful: Supreme Court

Yash Mittal

10 Feb 2024 11:00 AM IST

  • Mere Delay In Complying Courts Order Doesnt Amount To Contempt Unless Its Deliberate & Wilful: Supreme Court

    Recently, the Supreme Court has observed that a mere delay in complying with the order of the court would not amount to committing contempt of court. “We are of the view that mere delay in complying with the order, unless there is a deliberate or wilful act on the part of the alleged contemnors would not attract the provisions of Contempt of Courts Act.” the bench of Justices B.R....

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