D.S. Poonia, W. Sudhirkumar Singh vs Yumnam Dimbajit Singh & Anr., Shri Yumnam Dimbajit Singh

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of contempt of court regarding the extension of deputation of an employee, respondent no. 2, as Assistant Chief Electoral Officer (ACEO). The Court held that the extension of deputation was not permissible as it contravened the interim order issued by the High Court, which explicitly restrained such extension. The Court emphasized the importance of adhering to judicial orders and found respondent no. 1 in contempt for failing to comply, thereby upholding the High Court's directive to finalize recruitment rules for the ACEO position by the stipulated deadline.