https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456741 A public speech on a matter pending before the Court can constitute contempt if, in the surrounding circumstances, it is calculated to prejudice parties, deter similar claims, or interfere with the due administration of justice. Direct reference to the pending petition or proof that the judge was actually influenced is not required; the controlling test is the likely effect of the words. The Chief Minister's broadcast was found to present the Government's defence before trial and to disparage the affected traders, making it likely to obstruct justice. The fact that the matter was heard by a judge alone did not remove contempt jurisdiction, and the appeal failed. en-us Fri, 08 Nov 1968 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:23:44 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456741 A public speech on a matter pending before the Court can constitute contempt if, in the surrounding circumstances, it is calculated to prejudice parties, deter similar claims, or interfere with the due administration of justice. Direct reference to the pending petition or proof that the judge was actually influenced is not required; the controlling test is the likely effect of the words. The Chief Minister's broadcast was found to present the Government's defence before trial and to disparage the affected traders, making it likely to obstruct justice. The fact that the matter was heard by a judge alone did not remove contempt jurisdiction, and the appeal failed. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 08 Nov 1968 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456741