Synopsis

The contemnor (gulshan pahuja) was previously held guilty of criminal contempt for uploading videos scandalising the court and judicial officers. after conviction, he was given an opportunity to be heard on punishment. instead of showing remorse, he sought recall of the conviction, alleging procedural irregularities and even continued to make scandalous submissions. the division bench rejected his recall plea, noting that he had no regret and had compounded his contempt. the court imposed the maximum punishment: simple imprisonment of six months and a fine of ₹2,000 in each of two matters (sentences to run concurrently), with an additional one‑month imprisonment for default in payment of fine. the court suspended the sentence for 60 days under section 19(3) of the act to enable the contemnor to appeal to the supreme court.

Court: High Court of Delhi at New Delhi

Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Navin Chawla and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravinder Dudeja (Division Bench)

Date of Decision: 16th May 2026

Citation: 2026:DHC:4423-DB (in Cont. Cas. (C) 403/2025 & 404/2025)

Core Law: Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Sections 2(c) (criminal contempt), 12 (punishment for contempt), 19(3) (suspension of sentence pending appeal); Constitution of India – Articles 14, 20(3), 21.

1. Heading of the judgment

High court of delhi at new delhi

Cont. cas. (c) 403/2025 & 404/2025

Court on its own motion (petitioner) vs. Deepak singh, advocate & anr. (respondents)

Coram: hon’ble mr. justice navin chawla and hon’ble mr. justice ravinder dudeja

Date: 16th may, 2026

2. Legal framework

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