Pattern of Contempt, Apology Not Sincere — (2026) INSC 470
The Appellant has a history of scandalising the court — in 2006, 2016, and now 2020. His apologies are a calculated 'slap, say sorry, and forget' strategy to avoid consequences.
Yatin Narendra Oza v. Suo Motu, High Court of Gujarat — (2026) INSC 470Core Argument
The Appellant has a history of scandalising the court — in 2006, 2016, and now 2020. His apologies are a calculated 'slap, say sorry, and forget' strategy to avoid consequences. The term 'gambling den' is per se contumacious. The High Court rightly rejected the apology and convicted him.
Key Precedents
- Prashant Bhushan (Contempt Matter), In re (2021) 1 SCC 745 — Held that a deliberate attack on the institution of judiciary cannot be wished away with apologies; apology must be bona fide and sincere.
- Mahipal Singh Rana v. State of U.P. (2016) 8 SCC 335 — Held that upon conviction for contempt, an advocate is automatically disqualified from practicing for two years under Section 24-A of the Advocates Act, 1961.
- Yatin Narendra Oza v. Khemchand Rajaram Koshti (2016) 15 SCC 236 — The Supreme Court accepted the Appellant's apology in 2016 but cautioned that 'the apology and repentance shall see the appellant in a different incarnation.' The Appellant failed to reform.
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