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The high court directed the woman to appear before it in person on April 16 and also ordered the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to impound her passport or visa on her arrival in case she comes to India before the date of hearing.
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”Such aforesaid derogatory remarks made by the plaintiff/ Anita Kumari Gupta to denigrate the court are patently contemptuous and show the complete disregard to the dignity of the court, despite the fact that the counsels representing respective parties were present and had agreed to the date given, that is, April 16, 2024 for final arguments.
”Keeping in view such derogatory remarks lowering the dignity of the court, the suo motu contempt is taken,” Justice Krishna said.
The court issued show cause notice to the woman, who is living in Sydney, as to why she be not punished under the Contempt of Courts Act.
”The FRRO, Delhi is also directed to impound the passport/ visa on arrival of the plaintiff/ Anita Kumari Gupta in case she comes to India before the date fixed for hearing and she be not permitted to leave the country without the direction of this court,” it said.
The woman’s counsel undertook to convey the court order to her.
The high court also directed the High Commission of India at Canberra in Australia to communicate this order to the woman through the Consulate General of India in Sydney.
The Contempt of Court Act of 1971 punishes the guilty with imprisonment that may extend to six months or fine of Rs 2,000 or both.