STATE OF KERALA vs M.S. MANI

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition filed by the State of Kerala, asserting that the respondents published defamatory content undermining the authority of the Court. The Court examined Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, which requires prior consent from the Attorney General or Solicitor General for a contempt petition filed by any person other than these officials. The Court held that since the necessary consent was obtained before filing the petition, it was maintainable, thereby affirming the procedural requirements under the Act.