In Brief

This case concerns the Supreme Court's response to Justice C.S. Karnan's non-appearance in a contempt proceeding despite service of notice. Justice Karnan sent a fax seeking an administrative meeting instead of responding substantively to the contempt petition. The seven-judge Bench held that a fax requesting a meeting cannot substitute for a proper response to a contempt notice. Finding no alternative, the Court issued bailable warrants for Rs. 10,000 to secure Justice Karnan's personal presence before the Court.

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