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High Courts Cannot Routinely Entertain Contempt Petitions Beyond One Year: Madras High Court Declines Contempt Plea Filed After Four Years

“Power Under Article 215 Must Be Exercised Sparingly, Not to Circumvent Statutory Limitation ….Statutory Limitation Under Section 20 of Contempt of Courts Act Cannot Be Rendered Otiose