https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43007 An interlocutory order in contempt proceedings that merely issues a show cause notice and directs personal appearance is not appealable as of right under section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, because it does not finally determine guilt or impose punishment. The High Court may, under its contempt jurisdiction preserved by Article 215, supported by section 23 and its rules, regulate the proceeding by issuing notice and requiring appearance, provided fairness and natural justice are observed. Such procedural directions do not, at that stage, infringe Articles 19 or 21. en-us Wed, 01 Jun 1988 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:58:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43007 An interlocutory order in contempt proceedings that merely issues a show cause notice and directs personal appearance is not appealable as of right under section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act, because it does not finally determine guilt or impose punishment. The High Court may, under its contempt jurisdiction preserved by Article 215, supported by section 23 and its rules, regulate the proceeding by issuing notice and requiring appearance, provided fairness and natural justice are observed. Such procedural directions do not, at that stage, infringe Articles 19 or 21. Case-Laws Central Excise Wed, 01 Jun 1988 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=43007