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march 2002

Supreme Court of India · 2002-03-06

In Re: Arundhati Roy vs Unknown

Citation / case number
AIR2002SC1375
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
In Re: Arundhati Roy
Respondent
Unknown
Author
R.P. Sethi
Bench
R.P. Sethi

Judgment text excerpt

The Court examines the intersection of the Rule of Law and the necessity of maintaining the dignity and authority of the judiciary. It asserts that while no individual is above the law, the judiciary must be protected from contumacious behavior to ensure the effective administration of justice. Consequently, the power of contempt of court is upheld as a necessary tool to protect the institution's independence and public confidence.

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