RANVEER YADAV vs STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to hold Ranveer Yadav in contempt under Section 15(2) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for disrupting court proceedings and intimidating witnesses. The Court emphasized that maintaining the decorum of the court is paramount and that the actions of the appellant not only delayed his cross-examination but also threatened the integrity of the judicial process. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's findings and the sentence imposed on the appellant.