SC wonders whether it can punish Mallya in absentia or appoint amicus curiae
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Bench says ordinarily the contemnor ought to be heard
The Supreme Court on Thursday wondered if it can punish fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya, found guilty of contempt, in absentia or whether it should appoint an amicus curiae for him.
A Bench of Justices U.U. Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat adjourned the case to February 24, while giving Mr. Mallya, who is believed to be in the United Kingdom, to come clean on whether he intends to mount his defence in person or through a lawyer in tune with the principles of natural justice. In a way, the court seemed reiterate its order of the previous hearing on November 30, 2021.
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