Dr. Prodip Kumar Biswas vs Subrata Das & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed appeals under Section 19 of The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, challenging the High Court's finding of criminal contempt against the appellant without prior notice or opportunity to be heard. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice before imposing penalties for contempt. Ultimately, the Court upheld the High Court's decision but reiterated the importance of procedural fairness in contempt proceedings.