State Of Orissa & Anr vs Aswini Kumar Baliarsingh

The Supreme Court held that the High Court had jurisdiction under the Contempt of Courts Act to direct the Inspector of Schools to approve the appointment of the respondent as an Assistant Teacher, despite the Inspector's reliance on Government Orders for removal. The Court emphasized that the Inspector was bound to comply with the High Court's earlier orders, and the failure to do so constituted contempt. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to reinstate the respondent and directed the payment of arrears of salary, thereby affirming the principle that compliance with judicial orders is paramount.