May 13, 2013

SC: Weapon of contempt not to be used in abundance or misused.

Justice M.B. Shah

"We may reiterate that weapon of contempt is not to be used in abundance or misused.  Normally, it cannot be used for execution of the decree or implementation of an order for which alternative remedy in law is provided for .  Discretion given to the Court is to be exercised for maintenance of Court's dignity and majesty of law." ( R.N. Dey Vs. Bhagyabati 2000 (3) Scale 365).