conditional
apology or as a fact even unconditional apology. The unconditional apology
should be contrite for the acts committed by him. Therefore, the
conditional apology ... Therefore, we have no hesitation to
reject the respondent's conditional apology. In view of the fact set out
hereinbefore and the finding recorded
apology. According to the learned Counsel, it is
the discretion of the court whether to accept apology or
not, however, if unconditional and unqualified apology ... Whether the apology tendered is immediate or de-
layed apology;
(iv) Whether it is a conditional apology or uncondi-
tional apology
regret and tendered his apology for what he had done. This apology was regarded as merely a conditional apology and was not accepted. After
regret and tendered
his apology for what he had done. This apology was regarded
as merely a conditional apology and was not accepted. After
entertaining that belief. The 3rd respondent has also tendered a conditional apology stating that in case it is found that he has committed any contempt ... pardoned. We think that the apology tendered, though conditional, is sufficient in view of the explanation to Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts
Shri Surya Prakash Khatri & Anr. vs Smt. Madhu Trehan And Others on 28 May
Since the respondents concerned have tendered an
un-conditional apology, for theirs purportedly breaching
the order, of, 18.12.2020, pronounced upon
punishment awarded may be remitted on apology being made to the satisfaction of the court.
EXPLANATION.An apology shall not be rejected merely ... ground that it is qualified or conditional if the accused makes it bona fide.
(2)notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being
Court etc. was held to constitute contempt (there was an apology at the appellate stage).
(30) A similar view was taken by a Division Bench ... litigants themselves but the public also share.
(32) These are the pro-conditions for the success of the judicial process and of the administration
same and expresses regret." It is manifestly a conditional apology and but for the Explanation added to Section ... apology vide explanation to Section 12 ef the Act is that an apology cannot be rejected on the ground that it is conditional.
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