2009 INSC 0961
                                        SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

                                                Shenthamizh Kizhar

                                                           Vs.

                                           Government Pleader, Madras

                                               Crl.A.No.1100 of 2002

                                      (B.N. Agrawal and G.S. Singhvi JJ.)

                                                      30.04.2009

                                                       ORDER

Heard learned counsel for the parties. The sole appellant was convicted by the High Court under
Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for
a period of six months and to pay fine of Rupees two thousand; in default to undergo further simple
imprisonment for a period of two months. Hence, this appeal. Learned counsel appearing on behalf
of the appellant stated that in terms of the direction given by the High Court, the appellant has
deposited the amount of fine. Learned counsel then submitted that as the appellant has already
remained in jail for five months, the sentence of imprisonment awarded to him may be reduced to
the period already undergone. Having taken into consideration all the pros and cons of the matter,
we are of the view that ends of justice would be met in case the sentence of imprisonment awarded
to the appellant is reduced to the period already undergone. Accordingly, the appeal is allowed in-
part and while upholding the conviction of the appellant, sentence of imprisonment is reduced to the
period already undergone. The appellant, who is on bail, is discharged from the liability of bail
bonds.