Shailendra Kumar Singh and 22 Others v. Nachiketa Jhha Inspector General of Police/ Deputy Inspector Gen. of Police Estab. Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), Court No. 7 — Saurabh Lavania, J. — Contempt Application (Civil) No. 1396 of 2026, Shailendra Kumar Singh & 22 others v. Nachiketa Jhha, IG/DIG of Police (Establishment), Lucknow — notice in contempt for alleged wilful non-compliance of writ order dated 04.11.2025 in Writ-A No. 12826 of 2025 — returnable 11.05.2026 — purge option: compliance within two weeks plus Rs. 5,000/- to applicants — Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
What did the court decide?
Notice issued to the respondent/contemnor returnable on 11.05.2026 to show cause why he should not be charged for contempt of the order dated 04.11.2025 in Writ-A No. 12826 of 2025; respondent may avoid appearance by filing a compliance affidavit (if the order has already been complied with in time) or by complying within two weeks and paying Rs. 5,000/- to the applicant; order to be communicated through the Chief Judicial Magistrate concerned.