A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil Kshetarpal and Justice Amit Mahajan held that contempt powers cannot be invoked to adjudicate disputes on merits or monetary claims once an order has been passed in compliance with judicial directions.
The Central government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Monday approved the transfer of five judges to the Delhi High Court. Acting on the recommendations of the Supreme Court Collegium, the Ministry issued formal notifications for their appointments.