Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – The power of the High Courts to initiate contempt proceedings cannot be used to obstruct parties or their counsel from availing legal remedies- Courts must refrain from summoning officials as the first resort. While the actions and decisions of public officials are subject to judicial review, summoning officials frequently … Continue reading State of Uttar Pradesh vs Association of Retired Supreme Court and High Court Judges at Allahabad 2024 INSC 4 – Contempt Of Court- Summoning Of Govt. Officials