Apology ought not to be rejected merely on ground that it is accompanied by an explanation for lapse that had occurred.
The above situation, in our
considered view, called for a broad and magnanimous view of
the matter and the acceptance of the unconditional apology
tendered. Such a course of action, according to us, would have
better served the dignity and majesty of the institution. In fact,
under Section 12(1) of the Contempt of Courts Act read with
Explanation thereto an apology ought not to be rejected merely
on the ground that it is accompanied by an explanation for the
lapse that had occurred.
REPORTABLE
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CIVIL APPEAL NO.9095 OF 2013
(Arising Out of SLP (C) No.4757 of 2011)
T.C. GUPTA & ANR.
Vs.
HARI OM PRAKASH & ORS.
RANJAN GOGOI, J.1
Citation;(2013) 10 SCC 658
