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Contempt of Court: IPS Officer Lands in Jail Following MS Dhoni’s Plea

MS Dhoni will soon be seen in the iconic yellow of CSK.

Dec 15, 2023 8:43 pm

In a landmark case, the Madras High Court found former IPS officer G Sampath Kumar guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to 15 days’ simple imprisonment. The verdict stemmed from a petition filed by cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who accused Kumar of making disparaging remarks against both the Supreme Court and the Madras High Court.

Recognizing the potential for appeal, the bench, comprised of Justices S S Sundar and Sunder Mohan, opted to temporarily suspend the sentence for 30 days, granting Kumar the opportunity to seek further legal recourse in the Supreme Court. This decision allows for both the upholding of judicial authority and the possibility of a revised verdict through a higher court.

The saga began in 2014 when cricketing icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni launched a Rs 100 crore defamation suit against IPS officer G Sampath Kumar. Kumar, who initially investigated the 2013 IPL betting scandal, had cast a shadow of suspicion over Dhoni’s involvement, sparking the legal battle. Kumar’s written statement ignited a firestorm. He accused the Supreme Court of abandoning the bedrock of justice, questioning their handling of the Mudgal Committee report and suggesting the Court harboured hidden motives for withholding crucial documents from the CBI.

MS Dhoni to return to the field soon

Citing “scandalous and contumacious” remarks, cricket legend Dhoni unleashed a legal case against Kumar, accusing him of assaulting the very foundation of the judicial system. His petition, spearheaded by senior counsel P R Raman, sought swift and decisive action for contempt. It is now to be seen whether Kumar appeals against the decision or accepts it.

Excitement buzzes as MS Dhoni, the beloved champion of CSK, prepares to don the franchise’s iconic yellow jersey once again. Having led them to a glorious victory in the 2023 IPL, his hunger for another title is palpable. The warmth and adulation he received in every city last season will echo again in 2024, fueling his passion to defend the crown.