GOVIND SAHAI vs THE STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court held that the actions of the appellants, who expelled the second respondent from their political party in violation of a court injunction, constituted contempt of court. The Court emphasized that the expulsion was a deliberate attempt to interfere with the ongoing litigation initiated by the second respondent, thereby undermining the authority of the court. The Court upheld the High Court's finding of contempt and imposed a fine of Rs. 500 on each appellant, affirming the principle that party discipline cannot override judicial orders.