BHOPAL: While accepting an unconditional apology in a criminal contempt case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered the respondent concerned to plant 50 trees of indigenous species in Morena district.
The division bench comprising Justices Sanjeev Sachdeva and Vinay Saraf passed the aforesaid order on Monday, on a suo moto criminal contempt petition against R Sahu.
“The respondent has contended that he studied only up to Class X. He submits that he has limited knowledge of legal procedure, unfamiliar with the decorum and requirement of court proceeding. He has expressed regret and remorse at his conduct and furnished unconditional apology and undertakes to be careful in future. He has also volunteered to undertake social service,” the bench said.
The bench added, “Keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the case, we accept the apology. However, keeping in view the conduct, we direct that the respondent shall plant 50 trees of indigenous species in Sabalgarh area of Morena district. The trees shall be of indigenous nature of at least 4 feet height. The respondent shall also ensure that the trees are planted by him within the next 15 days thereof.”
What the bench says
The bench directed the respondent shall plant 50 trees of indigenous species in Sabalgarh area of Morena district.
Respondent needs to ensure that the trees are planted within the next 15 days