Gostho Behari Das vs Dipak Kumar Sanyal

The Supreme Court examined whether the suspension of a medical license as a penalty in contempt proceedings aligns with the penalties specified under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. The case involved the suspension of a practitioner's license for unauthorized construction, raising questions about the nature of disciplinary actions permissible under contempt law. The Court's analysis focused on whether such suspension constitutes a penalty outside the scope of contempt sanctions. The Court's decision clarified the legal boundaries of disciplinary measures in contempt proceedings, emphasizing adherence to statutory provisions.