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.