The Supreme Court of India underscored the detrimental impact of public officials defying its orders, stating that such actions erode public trust in the justice system. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta addressed a contempt petition from Bharat Kumar Badlani concerning the disobedience of an interim order for the restoration of his property in Jaipur. The court noted that contempt of its orders strikes at the foundation of the rule of law and the judiciary's authority. It emphasized that while the power to punish for contempt is significant, it should be exercised with restraint and aimed at ensuring compliance. The case stemmed from a Public Interest Litigation regarding unauthorized constructions, where the Rajasthan High Court had ordered demolitions without a hearing. Following the Supreme Court's intervention, officials initially demanded security but later retracted it after acknowledging their failure to comply. The bench accepted their apologies but warned that any future defaults would be met with severe repercussions, expressing concern over a pattern of evasion and disregard for judicial orders by public officials.