C.Elumalai & Ors vs A.G.L. Irudayaraj & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition alleging violation of its order directing the High Court to dispose of a suit within six months and prohibiting the creation of third-party rights. The Court emphasized that an apology offered after the violation is not genuine and cannot absolve the contemnor of liability. The Court held that the respondents were liable for contempt under Article 129 of the Constitution and Section 94 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, affirming the power to punish for disobedience of its orders.