2010 INSC 0216
Dr. Sarita Parikh & Another
v.
Union of India & Others
(Supreme Court Of India)
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ALTAMAS KABIR HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.S. SINGHVI HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE
H.L. DATTU
Dr. Sarita Parikh & Another v. Union of India & Others
Suo Moto Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 7 Of 2009 (Arising Out Of Writ Petition (C) No. D24187 Of 2009
With Suo Motu Cont.Pet.(Crl.) No. 3/08 In Writ Petition (Crl.) No. D.22040 Of 2008), (Arising Out Of
Writ Petition (Crl.) No. D24281 Of 2008 & D25985 Of 08 Suo Motu Conmt.Pet.(C) No. 225 Of 2008 In
Slp(C)8573 Of 2006 With Suo Motu Conmt.Pet.(C) No. 226 Of 2008 In Slp(C)9434 Of 2006 Suo Motu
Conmt.Pet.(C) No. 228 Of 2008 In Slp(Crl.).Of 2007 With Crl.Mp No. 553 Of 2007 | 23-02-2010

1. Today, this matter has been listed in connection with the Rule issued on 20th August, 2009, in the
Suo Motu Contempt Petition (Crl.) No. 7/09 against Dr. Sarita Parikh, Ms. Annette Kotian and Ms.
Leila David.

2. From the Office Report dated 20th February, 2010, and the connected letter dated 4th February,
2010, received from the Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime), Mumbai, it appears that Ms. Pavithra
Murali, who was the fourth contemnor in the earlier Contempt Petitions (Suo Motu Contempt
Petition No. 3/08 and the Suo Motu Contempt Petition (C) No.226/08), could not be apprehended
and that she had left for the United Kingdom and was staying at 10, Peacock Street, Kesgrave
Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

3. Necessary steps have been taken to inform all concerned authorities regarding the contempt
proceedings and the order which had been passed against her therein.

4. However, as far as the other three alleged contemnors in Suo Motu Contempt Petition (Crl.) No.
7/09 are concerned, a letter has been addressed by them to the Registrar Judicial, indicating that
they had contracted Chikungunya, and required 3 to 6 months' time for recovery and to appear in
Court in connection with the said Contempt case. They have also prayed for dismissal of the same
and in the alternative to extend the period for their personal appearance.

5. Having heard the learned Attorney General and having seen the Office Report and the letter
concerned, we adjourn the matter till 13th July, 2010, when the three contemnors referred to
hereinabove, are directed to be personally present in Court at 3.30 P.M.

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6. The Registry is directed to ensure that this order is communicated to the three alleged
contemnors forthwith and return of service is received within one month from date. In the event
service cannot be effected at the first attempt, fresh attempts should be made to cause service
either through the High Court, local authorities or through the local police.
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