TAPAN KUMAR MUKHERJEE vs HEROMONI MONDAL AND ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt of court case where the appellant, a government officer, issued a memo contrary to a High Court injunction regarding cultivation rights. The Court held that while the appellant's actions were in violation of the court's order, the possibility of inadvertence due to work pressure was acknowledged. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing that government officers must comply with court orders vigilantly, as lapses can cause irreparable harm. The Court reiterated that wilful disobedience of court orders warrants conviction without leniency, regardless of the impact on the officer's career.