Chandra Devi v. Bhanu Prakash Ram, Director Horticulture and Food Processing 2 Lko.
Case brief
What is this about?
Interim order in contempt proceedings before the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench (Court No. 8), Manish Kumar, J., dated February 23, 2026: Chandra Devi (applicant; counsel Mohd. Ateeq Khan and Bhanupriya Singh) versus Bhanu Prakash Ram, Director Horticulture and Food Processing, Lucknow (opposite party, present in person); Contempt Application (Civil) No. 2663 of 2025; Court recorded non-compliance with the Writ Court's order and directed the respondent to appear again; short counter affidavit taken on record; three weeks granted for filing rejoinder affidavit; case listed in the week commencing 23.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Interim directions only: short counter affidavit of the respondent taken on record; learned counsel for the applicant granted three weeks' time to file rejoinder affidavit; case listed in the week commencing 23.03.2026; respondent directed to appear again as the Writ Court's order remains uncomplied with.