RAJEEV DHAWAN vs GULSHAN KUMAR MAHAJAN & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed a contempt petition under Article 129 of the Constitution against Vishnu Hari Dalmia and Giriraj Kishore for making derogatory statements about the Court, which were published in the Indian Express. The Court held that such statements scandalized the judiciary and undermined its authority, thus constituting criminal contempt. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity of the judiciary and the consequences of actions that threaten its integrity.