Rajeev Dhawan vs Gulshan Kumar Mahajan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition filed under Article 129 of the Constitution concerning statements made by Vishnu Hari Dalmia and Giriraj Kishore, which were published in the Indian Express and Khabardar India. The Court held that the statements constituted gross criminal contempt as they scandalized the Court and undermined its authority, emphasizing the need to maintain the dignity of the judiciary. The Court initiated proceedings against the individuals involved for their derogatory remarks regarding the judiciary's role in the Ayodhya dispute.