MITHILIESH KUMAR vs PRABHAT KHABAR THROUGH ITS CHIEF EDITOR

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, 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.