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Appeal against contempt notice not maintainable

Delhi HC: Contempt Notice Order Not Appealable Under Order 43 Rule 1(r) CPC; 105 Days’ Delay Not Condoned

Delhi High Court dismissed an intra-court appeal against an order issuing contempt notice and deferring an Order 39 Rule 4 CPC plea, refusing to condone 105 days’ delay and holding the order not appealable.

Case Briefs High Courts

Marriage in law, not in substance: Delhi HC waives one-year bar under Section 14 HMA for couple who never cohabited

“Insisting upon continuation of a marriage which exists only in law, and not in substance, would amount to compelling the parties to endure a relationship devoid of any matrimonial foundation, thereby causing avoidable hardship rather than advancing the object of the statute.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi HC closes contempt proceedings against Sub-Inspector for Arrest without Section 41-A CrPC notice; accepts unconditional apology

“In view of the fact that unconditional apology has been tendered by the Contemnor, which seems to be heartfelt, we accept the same and direct the closure of the proceedings.”