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2017 (4) TMI 1536 - MADRAS HIGH COURTContempt for non compliance of an order dated 11th March, 2016 - HELD THAT:- In contempt proceedings, the Court is required to adjudicate and decide the question of whether there has been willful, deliberate and contumacious violation of an order of Court and upon such finding, impose a penalty. In contempt proceedings, orders may also be passed for the prevention of further contempt by issuance of directions, which ensure compliance of an order, violation of which is alleged. In proceedings for contempt, there is no scope for imposition of costs on the contemnor for delay in compliance of an order of Court. It is well settled that the scope of the original order cannot be expanded in contempt proceedings. As contempt is basically a matter between the court and the alleged contemnor and the role of the applicant for contempt is in the nature of that of an informant, it is not deemed necessary to call upon the petitioner in the contempt petition to make submissions - appeal allowed subject to costs of ₹ 50,000/- imposed on the first respondent in the contempt petition/appellant
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