Contempt of Court--Belated Apology--Apology Tendered Only When Punishment is Imminent Lacks Genuine Remorse and Cannot Operate as Valid Defence to Contempt
Wilful disobedience of a court order constitutes contempt, and even negligence or carelessness in compliance may attract contempt jurisdiction. A belated apology, tendered only when punishment appears imminent, lacks genuine remorse and cannot operate as a valid defence. An apology must be bona fide, prompt, and indicative of real contrition — not a device to evade consequences. A formal or insincere apology amounts to no apology at all.
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