In Brief
The appellant was convicted under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 and ordered to pay a penalty of Rs. 1,00,000 across three cases. On appeal, the Court considered the appellant's unconditional and unqualified apology. Finding that the interests of justice would be served by leniency, the Supreme Court set aside both the conviction and the penalty imposed by the High Court, allowing the appeals.
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