In Brief
K. Naveen Kumar, an appellant in contempt proceedings, sought relief from the Supreme Court to have a chance to purge the contempt. The Court granted one month's opportunity for him to appear before the High Court with specified compensation amounts (Rs. 42,08,818 to the Commercial Tax Officer and Rs. 2,00,000 to two State Legal Services Authorities) and a written and oral apology. The arrest order was deferred for one month to allow compliance. The Court clarified that the High Court would retain discretion to pass appropriate orders if the appellant complied with these conditions, independent of its earlier position. The appeal was disposed of without expressing any opinion on case merits."
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