BIGYAN KUMAR & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of obedience to court orders under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically Sections 2 and 12, highlighting the growing trend of parties and public officers ignoring such orders. The Court expressed serious concern over this conduct and reiterated that the judiciary is a mechanism of the Constitution that must be respected. In this case, while the respondents tendered unconditional apologies for non-compliance, the Court underscored the importance of adherence to its directives to maintain the rule of law.