The Supreme Court today issued a bailable warrant against Calcutta High Court judge CS Karnan for his failure to appear before it in a contempt case. Justice Karnan will have to furnish a personal bond of Rs 10,000 to secure bail in the contempt case.<br/><br/>The Court has also directed the West Bengal Director General of Police to personally execute the warrant against Justice Karnan to ensure his appearance before it on March 31.<br/><br/>On February 8, the Supreme Court had, in an unprecedented move, issued the contempt notice to a sitting High Court judge and had asked Justice Karnan to appear on February 13, which he didn't.<br/>Justice Karnan is accused of writing disparaging letters to the Prime Minister, Law Minister, Supreme Court Registrar about sitting and retired top court and High Court judges.