Pawan Kumar Rai v. Shri Nikhil Tikaram Funde, D.M., Ayodhya and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: contempt application (civil); Pawan Kumar Rai (applicant); Shri Nikhil Tikaram Funde, D.M., Ayodhya (opposite party/contemnor) and another; alleged violation of order dated 09.01.2026 in Writ Petition-A No.87 of 2026; issue notice; show cause; personal appearance in default; steps not required; service through Office of Chief Standing Counsel / State Counsel Jayanti Singh; early disposal; returnable date 27.04.2026 within top 30 cases; Court No. 7; Lucknow Bench; Saurabh Lavania, J.; order dated April 6, 2026. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Issue of notice to the opposite party/contemnor to show cause on 27.04.2026 (returnable date, case listed within top 30) why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for violation of this Court's order dated 09.01.2026 in Writ Petition-A No.87 of 2026; failing show-cause, the opposite parties shall appear in person; taking of steps dispensed with, copies being routed through the Office of Chief Standing Counsel; matter kept pending for early disposal.