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The judgment addresses the importance of maintaining the purity of the court's atmosphere and administering justice fairly. It deals with a suo motu contempt action against an individual for filing a fabricated document to oppose a transfer of a matrimonial proceeding. Fabricated Document Issue: The court found that the respondent filed a forged document to resist his wife's request for transferring the matrimonial proceeding. The respondent's attempts to justify the document were not accepted, and it was concluded that the act was done with an oblique motive. Contempt of Court Issue: The judgment delves into whether filing a forged document amounts to contempt of court. It discusses the definition of contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, emphasizing that actions interfering with the administration of justice can constitute contempt. Legal Precedents and Analysis: The judgment references legal cases to support the position that intent to deceive or defraud the court through fabricated documents can amount to contempt. It highlights the significance of maintaining the integrity of court proceedings and the consequences of obstructing justice. Sentence and Conclusion: Despite an offer of apology, the court rejected it as lacking genuine remorse. A two-week imprisonment sentence was awarded to the contemner for fabricating the document, aiming to serve as a deterrent against such actions in the future. The judgment concludes by emphasizing the cautious approach required in exercising contempt jurisdiction and the need to uphold the sanctity of court proceedings.
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