BANK OF INDIA vs SAMBAVALLI VENKATAKRISHNA PARVATHALU

The Supreme Court held that the respondents were guilty of contempt for dealing with property under custodia legis and disobeying court orders, thereby establishing that contempt can arise from actions that undermine the authority of the court. The court confirmed its prima facie finding and imposed penalties on the respondents for their contumacious conduct. The judgment reinforces the principle that compliance with court orders is paramount and any disobedience can lead to contempt proceedings.