P. R. ADIKESAVAN vs THE REGISTRAR GENERAL HIGH COURT OF MADRAS

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under the Contempt of Courts Act for obstructing the execution of a non-bailable warrant issued by the Madras High Court. The court found that the appellant's actions, along with those of other advocates, constituted a clear disregard for the authority of the court. Consequently, the appellant was sentenced to two weeks of simple imprisonment for his contemptuous behavior.