Agyapaul Singh vs State Bank Of India (Samb)

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order regarding contempt proceedings against the appellant for allegedly violating an earlier order under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act). The Court held that the determination of willful disobedience must consider the appellant's reply to the show cause notice, emphasizing the need for a fair hearing before any contempt action is taken. The Court directed the High Court to allow the appellant to file a reply and not to insist on personal presence until further orders.