MAHENDRA KUMAR BAPNA vs NIHAR KOTHARI

The Supreme Court addressed multiple contempt petitions arising from WP (C) No. 246 of 2011, emphasizing the need for compliance with its earlier orders. The Court reiterated that failure to comply with its directives constitutes contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and established that the burden of proof lies on the alleged contemnor to demonstrate compliance. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt for not adhering to the orders, leading to appropriate sanctions being imposed.