Daroga Singh & Ors vs B.K. Pandey

The Supreme Court addressed the unlawful and violent actions of police officials against Shri D.N. Barai, a District and Sessions Judge, on 18th November 1997, emphasizing the violation of judicial independence and the rule of law. The Court held that such acts of contempt, as defined under the Contempt of Courts Act, undermine the authority of the judiciary and warrant strict action against the perpetrators. The judgment reinforced the principle that the judiciary must be protected from any form of intimidation or violence, thereby upholding the sanctity of judicial proceedings.