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Published on: 30 September 2023 at 18:15 IST
A Bengaluru doctor has expressed her regrets to the High Court of Karnataka and pledged to partake in community service at a government hospital. The 33-year-old doctor, employed at a private hospital, has committed to dedicating one day each month for the next six months to serve in a government hospital, subject to obtaining the necessary permissions.
The contempt of court proceedings were initiated by the High Court itself against the doctor due to her non-compliance with a court order in a matrimonial and child custody dispute.
The High Court, upon acknowledging the doctor’s apology, stated, “The learned counsel for the respondent/accused submits that his client is tendering her unconditional apology and assures this court that in the future, she would act in such a way that there would be no occasion for initiation of any action against her. To show her bona fides, she assures to engage herself a day of every calendar month in community services for six months in any government hospital of Bengaluru City with prior permission from its HOD, Civil Surgeon or the Director, as the case may be.”
The court also directed government hospitals to consider her request for community service. It further clarified that her commitment and assurance would be treated as an undertaking, and she would be granted permission to engage in community service for one full day each month in a government hospital for the next six months.
The contempt proceedings against the doctor were initiated for her alleged interference and obstruction of the administration of justice. Earlier this year, the High Court had granted custody of the couple’s minor child to the father. However, the doctor did not comply with the court’s order to transfer custody.
As a result, the High Court issued a notice to her in the contempt proceedings, which led to her submission of an affidavit in September and her personal appearance in court.
The High Court accepted her apology and resolved the contempt petition but directed her to provide a compliance statement after six months to the Registrar General of the High Court.
Also Read: What Constitutes a Contempt of Court? – Law Insider India