The applicant, Todi Singh, sought a partition decree via contempt. The court held that remedy is not available under contempt jurisdiction. The petition was consigned to record with directions to seek remedy before the appropriate forum.
Contempt petition consigned to record; applicant directed to approach appropriate forum.
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Court No. - 2
Case :- CONTEMPT APPLICATION (CIVIL) No. - 1131 of 2021
Applicant :- Todi Singh Opposite Party :- Sri Pyare Lal And 8 Others Counsel for Applicant :- Shiv Kumar Singh
Hon'ble Suneet Kumar,J.
Heard the learned counsel for the applicant.
On specific query, learned counsel for the applicant submits that applicant seeks a decree passed in partition suit. Remedy is not available under the contempt jurisdiction. Applicant to seek remedy before the appropriate forum in accordance with law.
In view thereof, contempt petition is consigned to record.
Order Date :- 19.3.2021 Mukesh Kr.
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a decree in a partition suit lies within the ambit of contempt jurisdiction.
Todi Singh
Suneet Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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