Justice Joymalyo Bagchi, who had issued the contempt rule against the commissioner, directed Kumar to file an affidavit stating reasons for not having complied with his order relating to an application of permission for holding of an RSS rally that was to be attended by its supremo Mohan Bhagwat.
The commissioner was directed to file a detailed affidavit within two weeks stating reasons for not having complied with the court's order.
Passing the order, Justice Bagchi observed that if senior officers fail to uphold the honour of the judiciary, then how would subordinate officers learn to obey the court's orders.
Justice Bagchi had on January 11 directed the commissioner of Kolkata Police to consider the application of RSS for permission to hold a function at Bhukailash Park or at Brigade Parade Ground within 24 hours and communicate the decision to the organisers.
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Holding that it was a wilful and deliberate act, he had suo motu issued contempt notice against the commissioner.
Justice Bagchi had also permitted the RSS programme at Brigade Parade Ground, but with certain restrictions.
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