Gone are the days when the word ‘contempt’ sent shivers down one’s spine: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has expressed frustration over the rising frequency of contempt of court petitions, noting that non-compliance with judicial orders has become increasingly common. Justice G.R. Swaminathan emphasized the need for stricter adherence to court directives and suggested emulating the firm approach of other judges.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader concern regarding the erosion of judicial authority and the efficiency of the legal system in ensuring government accountability.
Gone are the days when the word ‘contempt’ would send shivers down one’s spine, said the Madras High Court, while expressing dismay that the non-compliance with court orders has become so common that the court is flooded with contempt of court petitions, which were once a rarity.
Justice G.R. Swaminathan wrote: “I remember a senior counsel telling me some 20 years ago that during his younger days, court halls used to be jam-packed during contempt hearings because they were a rarity. Compliance was the norm, defiance an exception. He had lamented about the increase in the filing of contempt petitions. The situation is now worse.”
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