IN RE:ARUNDHATI ROY.... CONTEMNER vs ---

The Court examines the intersection of the Rule of Law and the necessity of protecting the dignity and authority of the judiciary. It asserts that for the judiciary to function effectively as the guardian of the Constitution, public confidence in its impartiality must be maintained. Consequently, the Court affirms that the power of contempt is a necessary tool to prevent contumacious behavior from tarnishing the institution's reputation.