BIMAN BASU vs KALLOL GUHA THAKURTA

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 widely. The Court emphasized that such comments undermine the dignity of the judiciary and disrupt the administration of justice. The appellant was sentenced to three days of simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 10,000, affirming the need to maintain respect for judicial authority.