“This hasty action has been taken by the police against the appellant to ensure that he is taken into custody and the interim order dated 2 January is nullified,” the bench observed.Expressing strong disapproval, the court warned of initiating contempt proceedings against the police officials involved. “This is gross impropriety committed by the police officer. We will not hesitate to initiate action for criminal contempt of court. He was aware of the orders of this court,” the bench said while questioning the counsel representing Chhattisgarh.In response, the State’s counsel argued that the accused had previously jumped bail and that there was substantial evidence linking him to “Naxal” activities.However, the court did not accept this reasoning and made its interim protection order absolute, granting bail to the accused.
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