Somindra v. Surasena Others – sllr 2000 volume 3 page 159

The case between Somindra (Plaintiff) and Surasena & Others (Defendants), with particular reference to the 11th defendant-petitioner, addressed the legal sufficiency of a contempt of court conviction arising from an alleged physical interference with a surveyor during a land survey. The court determined that inconsistencies between the surveyor’s in-court testimony and his formal written report undermined the reliability of the evidence used to convict the 11th defendant-petitioner for contempt. It was further established that an appeal from a conviction for contempt is a matter of legal right under the Civil Procedure Code and not subject to discretionary leave. The conviction and fine were set aside, with orders for a refund of survey fees and for the survey to be completed at the survey