eturn of fine of Rs. 20,000 which was above the limit of Rs. 2000/

. In Bal Kishan Giri Vs.State of U.P. (2014) 7 SCC 280 had directed the return of fine of Rs. 20,000 which was above the limit of Rs. 2000/- as given in Section 12 of the Contempt of the Courts Act, 1971. It is ruled as under; 18

“20. Section 12(1) of the Act provides that if the court is satisfied that contempt of court has been committed, it may punish the contemnor with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to Rs. 2,000/-, or with both. Section 12(2) further provides that “notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no court shall impose a sentence in excess of that specified in sub-section (1) for any contempt either in respect of itself or of a court subordinate to it.” Thus, the power to punish for contempt of the court is subject to limitations prescribed in sub-section (2) of the Act. 21. Hence, in view of the above, the fine of Rs. 20,000/- imposed on the appellant by the High Court by way of impugned judgment and order, is reduced to Rs. 2,000/- and is directed to deposit the said fine forthwith.