Case Synopsis

Vineeta Srinandan vs High Court Of Judicature At Bombay On Its Own Motion (2025 INSC 1408)

Synopsis : The Supreme Court underscores that the power to punish for contempt encompasses the power to forgive, setting aside a sentence where the contemnor demonstrated prompt and genuine repentance.

Contempt Jurisprudence Tempered with Mercy: The Supreme Court on the Imperative to Accept Bona Fide Apologies under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act.

1. Heading of the Judgment

Case Name: Vineeta Srinandan vs High Court Of Judicature At Bombay On Its Own Motion
Citation: 2025 INSC 1408
Court: Supreme Court of India
Judges: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta
Date of Judgment: December 10, 2025

2. Related Laws and Sections

• Contempt of Courts Act, 1971:
  Section 2(c): Definition of Criminal Contempt.
  Section 12: Punishment for contempt of court, including the proviso and explanation on apology.
  Section 19(1)(b): Appeal to the Supreme Court.

• Constitution of India:
  Article 141: Law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts.

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