Definition
Wilful disobedience of a court order, or conduct that scandalises or interferes with the administration of justice. In debt recovery, contempt petitions are filed when borrowers refuse to comply with DRT attachment orders, fail to disclose assets as ordered, or transfer properties in defiance of court orders. Punishment: imprisonment up to 6 months or fine up to ₹2,000, or both.
Related Terms
DRTRecovery Certificate
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