As per case facts, a decree-holder initiated execution proceedings, leading to a court order for attachment of the judgment debtor's property. A prohibitory order was also issued and communicated to ... the Sub-Registrar's office. Despite explicit court directives, the attachment was not recorded in the encumbrance certificate. Subsequently, the judgment debtor sold the attached property, which was then registered by the Sub-Registrar, ignoring the attachment. This prompted contempt petitions against the judgment debtor and the Sub-Registrar officials for willful disobedience. The question arose whether the judgment debtor and the Sub-Registrar officials were in willful disobedience of the court's orders, constituting civil contempt. Finally, the High Court found the newly impleaded Sub-Registrar guilty of civil contempt and imposed a fine. The judgment debtor was also found guilty and sentenced to imprisonment. Contempt petitions against other officials were dismissed.