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Whether bank and its officials wilfully and mala fide disobeyed High Court orders granting municipal account access.
Contempt of court – non‑compliance with operative High Court orders granting municipal officials access to bank accounts – presumption of wilfulness and mala fides where order, knowledge and non‑compliance established – reliance on legal advice and pending appeals insufficient to rebut presumption – irregular appeal notices set aside under Rule 30(1) – punitive sanctions (fines, periodic imprisonment) and attorney‑and‑client costs imposed; conduct of counsel criticised.
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