Supreme Court of India · 2017-06-19
BIRENDER SINGH vs INDU JAIN .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/25426
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BIRENDER SINGH
- 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 court orders under Article 215 of the Constitution. The Court reiterated that willful disobedience of its orders constitutes contempt, and it is imperative for authorities to adhere to judicial directives. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt for failing to comply with the previous orders, leading to appropriate sanctions being imposed.