In Brief

This suo motu contempt petition against Justice C.S. Karnan of the Calcutta High Court resulted in an interim order suspending his judicial and administrative functions. The Supreme Court Constitution Bench directed him to return all files and refrain from work pending a hearing on 13 February 2017. Justice Karnan was ordered to appear in person to show cause. The Attorney General was requested to assist in further proceedings. The order was issued based on letters brought to the Court's notice, though the judgment does not specify the underlying allegations in detail.

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