AVISHEK RAJA vs SANJAY GUPTA

The Supreme Court addressed multiple contempt petitions arising from WP (C) No. 246 of 2011, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court orders under Article 215 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that willful disobedience of its orders constitutes contempt, and it upheld the principle that the authority of the court must be maintained to ensure justice. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt and imposed penalties accordingly, reinforcing the need for adherence to judicial directives.