Supreme Court of India · 2017-06-19
JAI PRAKASH vs INDU JAIN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/25424
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JAI PRAKASH
- Respondent
- INDU JAIN
- 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 its earlier orders. The Court reiterated that failure to comply with its directives constitutes contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, specifically under Section 2(b). The Court held that the respondents were in contempt and imposed penalties, reinforcing the authority of the judiciary to ensure adherence to its orders.