E.BAPANAIAH vs K.S.RAJU ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of K.S. Raju under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, affirming that the High Court's decision to set aside the conviction of other directors was justified as they were not parties to the original contempt proceedings. The Court emphasized the necessity of due process and the right to defend oneself in contempt cases. The appeal was partially allowed, maintaining the conviction against Raju while dismissing the appeals of the other directors.