SITA RAM vs BALBIR @ BALI

The Supreme Court, in a contempt petition under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, addressed the willful violation of its earlier order dated 24.10.2013, which had set aside the bail granted to the respondent in Criminal Appeal No.1834 of 2013. The Court emphasized the prima facie case against the respondent under Sections 148, 302, 307 IPC, and Section 25 of the Arms Act, noting the respondent's influential status and the risk of witness tampering. The Court held that the respondent's failure to surrender as directed constituted contempt, leading to appropriate proceedings against him.