In Brief
The Supreme Court disposed of a Special Leave Petition challenging a High Court's decision to proceed with contempt proceedings while a review application was pending before it. The Court held that in the interest of justice, the High Court should dispose of the review application within one month and defer contempt proceedings until the review is disposed. The Court clarified that neither the review nor contempt proceedings would prevent parties from attempting settlement, and that all contentions could be raised before the High Court. No costs were awarded.
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