Can a Contempt Petition Be Dismissed for Default When No One Appears?

High Court holds that absence of support leads to dismissal of contempt application for default

 

Summary

Category Data
Case Name CPAN 2005 of 2024 in WPA 8988 of 2023 Sudip Saha vs. Ayesha Rani
CNR WBCHCA0604782024
Decision Date 27-03-2025
Disposal Nature Dismissed for Default
Judgment Author Hon’ble Justice Shampa Sarkar
Court Calcutta High Court
Bench Single Judge Bench

What’s New / What Lawyers Should Note

  • Confirmed that a contempt application will be dismissed for default if no one appears in support of the petition.
  • Reinforces the procedural requirement that parties must appear or be represented in contempt proceedings.

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