R. MOHAJAN & ORS. versus SHEFALI SENGUPTA & ORS.
Tribunal's order in contempt proceedings directing appellants to be present for contempt charges was unsustainable since appellants complied with earlier directions; court cannot examine seniority or promotion contrary to applicable rules/policy framed by Government; appeal is maintainable under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act.
- Parties
- Appellant: R. Mohajan & Ors.; Respondent: Shefali Sengupta & Ors.
- Jurisdiction
- India
- Judgment Date
- 30 March 2012
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Tribunal Order in Contempt Proceedings
- Outcome
- Appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Promotion, Seniority, Contempt of Tribunal Orders, Maintainability of Special Leave Appeals
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Parties
R. Mohajan & Ors.
Appellant
Shefali Sengupta & Ors.
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal Against Tribunal Order in Contempt Proceedings
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the directions of the Central Administrative Tribunal regarding seniority and promotion were complied with by the appellants
- 2 Maintainability of a direct appeal to the Supreme Court against Tribunal orders in contempt proceedings
Ratio Decidendi
Tribunal's order in contempt proceedings directing appellants to be present for contempt charges was unsustainable since appellants complied with earlier directions; court cannot examine seniority or promotion contrary to applicable rules/policy framed by Government; appeal is maintainable under Section 19 of the Contempt of Courts Act.
Court Disposition
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Impugned direction of Tribunal in order dated 11.06.2010 set aside
- Contempt petition dismissed
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