Contempt application preferred by the appellant alleging...

Contempt application preferred by the appellant alleging non-compliance of order passed by the learned Single Judge of the High Court - entitlement to refund of the excess payment made by the petitioner - The Supreme Court held that, the learned Single Judge was not justified in discharging the respondents in the contempt case without ensuring payment of the refund amount with interest to the appellant herein. - The Court grants relief to the appellant, directing the respondents to refund the excess amount paid with interest at the rate of 12% per annum for specified periods, and imposes a deadline for compliance with the order.