BUNNA PRASAD AND ORS. vs THE STATE OF U.P. & ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the Nyaya Panchayat was not guilty of contempt of court under Sections 4 and 5 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1952, as the application made by the accused lacked proper verification and supporting evidence. The Court emphasized that the Panchayat was justified in proceeding with the trial without adjournment, as the applicant failed to provide sufficient proof of the High Court's stay order. The High Court's finding of contempt was set aside, affirming that judicial discretion in such matters is not bound to adjourn for better proof.