ABHIJIT TEA COMPANY PVT. LTD. vs TERAI TEA CO. (P) LTD. & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of non-compliance with its order directing the Registrar of the Calcutta High Court to refund Rs. 19,33,873.74 to M/s. Abhijit Tea Co. (P) Ltd. The Court held that the Registrar's failure to comply with the directive constituted contempt of court, emphasizing the importance of adherence to judicial orders. The Court ordered the Registrar to release the funds immediately, thereby upholding the rights of the petitioner under Article 21 of the Constitution.