PRODIP K. BISWAS vs SUBRATA DAS

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's failure to issue notice or provide an opportunity of hearing before holding the appellant guilty of criminal contempt under Section 2(c) of The Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was a violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that due process must be followed in contempt proceedings, leading to the quashing of the High Court's order imposing a fine of Rs. 2,000. The Court also clarified that the appellant's institution must refrain from making misleading claims regarding recognition by judicial authorities.