In Brief
The appellant challenged orders passed by the Bombay High Court in a contempt petition wherein the High Court had withdrawn interim protection and dismissed an appeal citing non-cooperation and non-appearance. The Supreme Court, instead of deciding the substantive issues, directed the appellant to appear before the High Court's Division Bench and requested it to reconsider the appeal on merits, disregarding the earlier dismissal order. The Court maintained interim protection against arrest pending the High Court's final disposal of the appeal on merits, effectively remitting the matter for substantive consideration.
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