TAYABBHAI M. BAGASARWALLA &ANR vs HIND RUBBER INDS. P.LTD

The Supreme Court addressed whether a person can be punished under Rule 2-A of Order 39 of the Code of Civil Procedure for disobeying an interim injunction if the Civil Court is later found to lack jurisdiction. The Court held that if the Civil Court had no jurisdiction, all interim orders, including injunctions, are void, and thus, disobedience of such orders cannot lead to punishment. The judgment clarifies the implications of jurisdiction on interim orders and the enforcement of civil court directives.