JANG BAHADUR SINGH vs BAIJ NATH TIWARI

The Supreme Court held that an authority conducting an inquiry in good faith, under statutory regulations, is not guilty of contempt of court even if a parallel inquiry is pending. The Court emphasized that the pendency of court proceedings does not prevent disciplinary action, and the disciplinary authority has the power to proceed unless a stay order is in place. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's contempt ruling, as the disciplinary proceedings were initiated in good faith after the stay was vacated.