In Brief
This appeal challenges a High Court order that set aside a trial court's one-month imprisonment order imposed for willful violation of a court directive under Order 39, Rule 2A of the Civil Procedure Code. The Supreme Court held that the High Court acted arbitrarily by setting aside the lower court's order without following the prescribed statutory procedure or providing any reasons. The Court emphasised that the respondents had willfully disobeyed a duly communicated court order without legitimate excuse. The appeal was allowed and the trial court's order was restored, reaffirming that appellate courts must adhere to procedural requirements and reasoned reasoning when interfering with lower court judgments.
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