Biman Basu vs Kallol Guha Thakurta And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's finding of criminal contempt under Section 2(c) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, against the appellant for making derogatory remarks about a sitting High Court Judge, which were published in the media. The Court emphasized that such comments not only undermine the dignity of the judiciary but also threaten the integrity of the judicial system. The appellant was sentenced to three days of simple imprisonment and fined Rs. 10,000, affirming the necessity of maintaining respect for judicial authority.