BHATTAD LEASING AND FINANCE CO. LTD. versus MR. NUSLI NEVILLE WADIA AND ORS.

No case of contempt is made out against respondents 1 to 4; the facts do not justify convicting respondents 5, 6, and 7 for contempt regarding violation of the status quo order.

Parties: Appellant: Bhattad Leasing and Finance Co. Ltd.; Respondents: Mr. Nusli Neville Wadia and Ors.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 30 October 1995
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave Against Order in Contempt Proceedings
Outcome: Appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics: Status Quo Orders, High Court Orders, Court Receiver

Contempt of Court Civil Procedure Status Quo Orders High Court Orders Court Receiver

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Parties

Bhattad Leasing and Finance Co. Ltd.

Appellant

Mr. Nusli Neville Wadia and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave Against Order in Contempt Proceedings

Legal Issues

1 Whether respondents were guilty of contempt for violation of the High Court's status quo order dated May 30, 1994

Ratio Decidendi

No case of contempt is made out against respondents 1 to 4; the facts do not justify convicting respondents 5, 6, and 7 for contempt regarding violation of the status quo order.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed.

Orders

Contempt petition dismissed.
High Court requested to dispose of the writ petition expeditiously, preferably within six months.