Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – ss. 2(c)(iii), 12(1) – Conviction under – Insolvency proceedings were initiated against the appellant – The Single Judge of the High Court issued a non-bailable warrant and sought the presence of the appellant – When a team of the police tried to execute the warrant, the appellant and other advocates gheraoed the police and prevented them from executing the order – High Court initiated contempt proceedings against the appellant – Division Bench of the High Court found that the appellant is guilty of contempt and sentenced him to undergo two weeks of simple imprisonment and fine – The appellant was also barred from practising as an Advocate in the High Court for one year – On appeal, held: The behaviour and conduct of the appellant, who is a member of the Bar has been thoroughly contemptuous – There was a clear attempt to obstruct the process of justice when the non-bailable warrant was sought to be served – Wanton allegations were levelled against the Single Judge of the Madras High Court who issued the non-bailable warrant – Five adjournments were sought by the appellant before the High Court, just to delay the conclusion of the proceedings – The appellant has no respect for the administration of justice – The finding of contempt, as well as the sentence cannot be regarded as disproportionate. R.K. Anand v. Registrar, Delhi High Court (2009) 8 SCC
106 : [2009] 11 SCR 1026 – relied on.
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