In Brief

This order addresses a Suo Motu Contempt Petition against Justice C.S. Karnan, who failed to appear personally or through counsel despite service of notice. The Court found that a fax message seeking administrative discussions could not constitute a valid response to the contempt petition or appearance notice. Consequently, the Court issued bailable warrants of Rs. 10,000 in the nature of a personal bond to secure Justice Karnan's appearance on 31.03.2017, with direction to the Director General of Police, West Bengal, to serve the warrants. The matter was posted for substantive hearing on the specified date.

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