Supreme Court of India · 2017-06-19
JAGJEET RANA vs SANJAY GUPTA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2014/35279
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAGJEET RANA
- Respondent
- SANJAY GUPTA
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE NAVIN SINHA HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE RANJAN GOGOI
Judgment text excerpt
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 144 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that non-compliance with its directives constitutes contempt, and it is the duty of the authorities to ensure adherence to judicial orders. The Court held that the respondents must comply with the orders issued in the original writ petition, thereby upholding the rule of law and the authority of the judiciary.