Indrakashi Devi vs The State Of Karnataka

The Supreme Court addressed contempt petitions alleging willful disobedience of its previous orders dated 21.11.2014, 17.05.2022, and 19.03.2024. The Court emphasized that non-compliance with its orders constitutes contempt under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, and reiterated the importance of adhering to judicial directives. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt for failing to comply with the specified orders, thereby upholding the authority of the judiciary.