BAL KISHAN GIRI vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant for criminal contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically citing Section 2(c) of the Act. The Court established that the appellant's actions, which included making unfounded allegations against a judge, constituted a clear case of contempt as they undermined the authority of the judiciary. The Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's sentence of one month imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 20,000, emphasizing the need to maintain the dignity of the court.