Obstructing monitoring panel will invite contempt: SC on sealing drive

Delhi | Saturday | 10th February, 2018

Summary:

It said the Deputy Commissioner of Shahdara (South Zone) has lodged an FIR against Sharma and Gupta in the matter. New Delhi, February 9The Supreme Court today gave a stern warning to those obstructing the ongoing sealing drive in the city and said any interference in the functioning of court-mandated Monitoring Committee would amount to contempt. A bench of justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta issued show-cause notice to Sharma and Gupta, asking them to explain why contempt of court proceedings be not initiated against them. The report said there was a gathering of people at the instance of the MLA and councillor and they prevented the officials from performing their duties. It also asked both of them to remain present before the court on March 6..