Right of person on whose application contempt proceeding is initiated
Before concluding, we must observe that the learned counsel for the petitioner has addressed arguments, giving us an impression as if he is fighting a private litigation against the respondents. We consider it our duty to remove this somewhat common and alluring misappre- hension and state in the clearest possible terms that. in contempt pro- ceedings, the only function which a private litigant, is expected to per- form is to bring to the notice of the Court the relevant facts and not to persist like a contesting suitor in pressing the petition as if it is his right to secure punishment of the contemner. With the permission of the Court, he would certainly be entitled to assist the Court, but the assis- tance must be objective and nto subjective. Proceedings for contempt of Court must nto be treated as a substitute for execution proceedings enforcing the decrees and orders made in favor of the decree-holders.
Delhi High Court
Gian Chand Bali vs L.P. Singh on 9 October, 1967
Equivalent citations: 4 (1968) DLT 135
Bench: T.D.D., S Shanker
