(1.) Yesterday after the judgment was pronounced in open court close to the rising of the court at 1 O'clock an application of the petitioner supported by his affidavit was presented to the court, this time represented by a counsel other than the one who argued the matter on merits, with a prayer that for 15days an interim bail be granted by the court and it was further submitted that the court: "pass such other and further order that may be deemed fit and proper in the circumstances of the case". As the application was moved close to the rising of the court the court had passed the following order: -
(2.) The court indicated to learned counsel presenting the application that he may have his say but it would be appropriate that learned counsel who had argued the matter for the applicant-contemner and learned counsel who represented the petitioner, be present so that whatever orders are passed are done in the presence of counsel for parties. Today, learned counsel who argued the case Mr. V. S. Saxena on behalf of the contemner and Mr. P. S. Baghe1 for the petitioner are present.
(3.) Learned counsel submitted that his client has no hesitation to go and surrender before the Registrar, however, the court must not insist upon it. In reference to the context the function of the court is not to persuade any party.