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Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…Perhaps the 1st point to deal with is whether disobedience of a court order amounts to a contempt of court.…
…Section 5 of the Act confers on the High Court and the Court of Appeal. “...........the same power to punish for contempt of court as is for the time being possessed by the High Court of Justice in England ............”…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…It must follow that there was no valid application for contempt of court before the judge.”…
…This notice of motion seeking committal for contempt of this court’s order must fail on this ground also.…
Division and case type: CriminalCase number Criminal Application
…It was specifically laid down in the sections that this Court shall have the same power to punish for contempt of court as is for the time being possessed by the High Court of Justice of England.…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Appeal
…or institute, carry on or defend any suit or other proceedings in the name of any other person in any court of civil or criminal jurisdiction. (2) Any person who contravenes sub section (1) shall - (a) be deemed to be in contempt…
…of court in which he so acts or in which the suit or matter in relation to which he so acts is brought or taken and may be punished accordingly, and (b) be incapable of maintaining any suit for any costs in respect of anything…
Division and case type: CivilCivil Case
…or institute, carry on or defend any suit or other proceedings in the name of any other person in any court of civil or criminal jurisdiction. (2) Any person who contravenes sub section (1) shall - (a) be deemed to be in contempt…
…of court in which he so acts or in which the suit or matter in relation to which he so acts is brought or taken and may be punished accordingly, and (b) be incapable of maintaining any suit for any costs in respect of anything…