Celir Llp vs Mr. Sumati Prasad Bafna

The Supreme Court addressed contempt proceedings under Section 2(B) of the Contempt of Court Act, 1971, in relation to a final judgment in Civil Appeal Nos. 5542-5543 of 2023. The Court emphasized the principle of wilful disobedience of court orders and clarified the applicability of the 'Henderson' Principle and the concept of Lis Pendens under the Transfer of Property Act. The Court held that the respondents were in contempt for failing to comply with the earlier judgment, thereby upholding the authority of the court's final orders.