MOHD. QAISER versus L.K. SINHA AND ORS.

MOHD. QAISER versus L.K. SINHA AND ORS.

The Court determined that the respondent had complied with the order, albeit late, tendered unconditional apology, and initiated administrative action against erring officials, thus contempt proceedings were disposed of accepting the apology.

Parties
Petitioner/appellant: Mohd. Qaiser; Respondent: L.K. Sinha; Respondent: A.D.N. Rao
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
06 November 1995
Procedural Posture
Contempt Petition (c) No. 79 of 1995 in Civil Appeal No. 5718 of 1994 / Disposition of Contempt Petition
Outcome
Contempt proceedings disposed of accepting unconditional apology.
Legal Topics
Non Compliance of Court Order, Administrative Action Against Officials, Unconditional Apology
Contempt of Court Administrative Law Non Compliance of Court Order Administrative Action Against Officials Unconditional Apology

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Parties

Mohd. Qaiser

Petitioner/appellant

L.K. Sinha

Respondent

A.D.N. Rao

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Contempt Petition (c) No. 79 of 1995 in Civil Appeal No. 5718 of 1994 / Disposition of Contempt Petition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether respondents complied with Supreme Court order
  2. 2 Whether contempt of court proceedings are warranted for non-compliance

Ratio Decidendi

The Court determined that the respondent had complied with the order, albeit late, tendered unconditional apology, and initiated administrative action against erring officials, thus contempt proceedings were disposed of accepting the apology.

Court Disposition

Contempt proceedings disposed of accepting unconditional apology.

Orders

  • General Manager to submit report of administrative action and its result to the Registry within 60 days.
  • Cheque handed to petitioner’s counsel; compliance made.