A Division Bench of Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Shalinder Kaur observed that the contemnor Virendra Singh was given the opportunity to tender an unconditional apology but he refused to do the same and stood by the allegations he had made.
This shows that he has no repentance for his conduct, the Court said.
“Having considered the material placed on record, submissions of contemnor, this Court is of the opinion that contemnor has no repentance for his conduct and actions. Consequently, we hereby sentence him to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of 6 months with fine of ₹2,000/- and in default of payment of fine, he shall undergo simple imprisonment of 7 days. The contemnor is directed to be taken into custody by SI Prem (Naib Court), who along with SHO, Police Station Tilak Marg shall handover his custody to the Superintendent, Tihar Jail, Delhi,” the Court ordered.
It allowed Singh to visit his home to change his clothes, drop the vehicle parked in the High Court parking and bring his medicines so that they could be taken to the jail.
Source: Barandbench
