Supreme Court Sets Aside Contempt Punishment for Genuine Remorse

Vineeta Srinandan Vs High Court of Judicature at Bombay (Supreme Court of India) Sword or Shield? SC Reminds Courts That Contempt Power Must Bow to Sincere Contrition- Genuine Remorse Must Be Met With Judicial Mercy, Not Punitive Rigour- Contempt Needs Temperance, Not Retaliation: Majesty of Law Is Preserved Better by Mercy: SC Faults HC for Ignoring True Repentance Supreme Court allowed the contemnor’s appeal & set aside the one-week imprisonment & fine imposed by the Bombay High Court. The case arose from a circular issued by the appellant—then Director (Cultural) of Seawoods Est...