https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=313697 Wilful disobedience of binding judicial directions can constitute civil contempt, including where the directions are general in nature and meant to secure merit-based, transparent and time-bound admissions. The Court held that such directions are enforceable under Article 141, and officials who manipulate the admission process, fail in supervisory duties, or facilitate admissions contrary to the merit principle may be liable for contempt. An unconditional apology is not a complete defence; its acceptance depends on bona fides, surrounding conduct, gravity of breach, and impact on justice. On the facts, the apology was rejected, civil contempt was found, and sanctions were imposed on some contemnors while others received warnings. en-us Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=313697 Wilful disobedience of binding judicial directions can constitute civil contempt, including where the directions are general in nature and meant to secure merit-based, transparent and time-bound admissions. The Court held that such directions are enforceable under Article 141, and officials who manipulate the admission process, fail in supervisory duties, or facilitate admissions contrary to the merit principle may be liable for contempt. An unconditional apology is not a complete defence; its acceptance depends on bona fides, surrounding conduct, gravity of breach, and impact on justice. On the facts, the apology was rejected, civil contempt was found, and sanctions were imposed on some contemnors while others received warnings. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=313697