Supreme Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant in Contempt Case Against Upendra Nath Dalai
New Delhi: In a notable development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a non-bailable warrant against Upendra Nath Dalai, a litigant involved in a contempt of court case. The bench, comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, took this stern action following Dalai’s refusal to comply with previous court orders and his disrespectful response to a contempt notice.
The case originated from a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Dalai, seeking to declare Satsang founder Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra a parmatma. In December 2022, the Supreme Court dismissed this PIL, emphasizing India’s secular nature and labeling such petitions as ‘misconceived’. Subsequently, Dalai was directed to pay costs of ₹1 lakh, a decision he challenged through a miscellaneous application that the Court later dismissed.
The situation escalated when Dalai, in response to the contempt proceedings against him, communicated to the Court in a manner deemed disrespectful. He stated, “Sir, I decline to appear in Court because it is a useless notice from you to me. It is a disrespectful act from you to me.” This response prompted the Court to issue a non-bailable warrant against him.
The Court has instructed the Balasore district Superintendent of Police to ensure Dalai’s presence before the Court on February 13. This decision underscores the judiciary’s firm stance against contemptuous behavior and the misuse of the PIL system for agendas not aligning with India’s secular principles.
The issuance of a non-bailable warrant in this case is a significant move by the Supreme Court, reflecting its commitment to uphold the dignity and respect of the legal process in India.
- Contempt of Court: Upendra Nath Dalai, initially involved in a public interest litigation (PIL), was found in contempt of court for his disrespectful response to a court notice. His response, where he called the notice “useless” and “disrespectful”, led to this action.
- Non-Bailable Warrant Issued: Due to his non-compliance with the court’s orders and disrespectful communication, the Supreme Court, under Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, issued a non-bailable warrant against him.
- Background of the Case: The contempt of court case against Dalai originated from a PIL he filed, which sought to declare Sree Sree Thakur Anukulchandra, the founder of Satsang, a parmatma. The Supreme Court had previously dismissed this PIL in December 2022, emphasizing India’s status as a secular country and deeming such prayers in PILs as ‘misconceived’.
- Imposition of Costs and Subsequent Developments: Dalai was ordered to pay ₹1 lakh in costs for filing the aforementioned PIL. He later filed a miscellaneous application to waive these costs, which the Court dismissed. Despite the issuance of a bailable warrant in September 2023, Dalai had not appeared before the Court in this matter.
- Scheduled Court Appearance: The Supreme Court ordered the Balasore district Superintendent of Police to ensure Dalai’s presence in court on February 13.
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