Deshraj Singh and 8 Others v. Shri Ajay Chauhan Addl. Chief Secy. Prin. Secy. Public Works Deptt. Lko. and 4 Others
Contempt Application (Civil) – interim order
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court, Lucknow Bench, Court No. 8; Contempt Application (Civil) No. 1704 of 2025, decided January 12, 2026 by Manish Kumar, J. Interim order in contempt proceedings concerning non-payment of an admitted amount by Public Works Department officials led by Shri Ajay Chauhan, Addl. Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary. Short counter affidavit of Respondent No.5 taken on record; parties directed to appear in person the following week when Respondent No.5 is to hand over the draft of the admitted amount. No statute or precedent cited; no quantum stated.
What did the court decide?
Interim direction: matter listed for the following week; applicants and Respondent No.5 to appear in person on that date and Respondent No.5 to hand over the draft of the admitted amount to the applicants. ¶12