DIBAKAR SATPATHY vs HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND JUDGESOF THE HIGH COURT OF O

The Supreme Court held that the Under Secretary to the Board of Revenue was guilty of contempt of court for directing District Magistrates to ignore a binding decision of the Orissa High Court, thereby interfering with the administration of justice. The Court emphasized that such directives undermine the authority of the judiciary and are impermissible under the law. The appellant was admonished and ordered to pay the costs of the contempt proceedings initiated by the High Court.