Vilas V. Sanghai vs Sumermal Mishrimal Bafna & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically examining the breach of assurance given to the court regarding the arrest of Respondent No.1 during the pendency of an anticipatory bail application. The Court held that the Appellant, a Police Inspector, was guilty of contempt for arresting Respondent No.1 despite the assurance given through the Public Prosecutor, which was deemed unconditional. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, affirming the sentence of 7 days simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.2,000/- against the Appellant.