Supreme Court quashes contempt conviction for lack of due process: Rajiv Dawar vs. High Court of Delhi (26 July 2017)

/ Constitution of India, Constitution of India with Article 215, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 with Section 10, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 with Section 15, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 with Section 2(c), Judges, Kurian Joseph, R. Banumathi

LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a conviction for contempt of court can be sustained without providing the contemnor a fair opportunity to present their case and cross-examine witnesses. CASE TYPE: Criminal Contempt Case Name: Rajiv Dawar vs. High Court of Delhi Judgment Date: 26 July 2017 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 26 July 2017 Citation: Not provided […]

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