Mahipal Singh Rana vs State Of U.P

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's conviction of the appellant for criminal contempt under Section 2(c) and Section 15(2) of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, for intimidating a Civil Judge during court proceedings. The Court confirmed the sentence of two months' simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 2,000, with additional imprisonment for default in payment. The matter was referred to a larger bench to consider the implications of such a conviction on the appellant's ability to practice law.