Misbahuddin Khan v. Atiqur-Rahman, Manager, Committee of Management, Madarsa Masdarul Uloom Asdakiya, Purani Chakiya an
Contempt of Courts Act – Section 12
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Rohit Ranjan Agarwal, J., May 12, 2026) in Contempt Application (Civil) No. 3151 of 2026 (CAPL No. 3151 of 2026), Misbahuddin Khan v. Atiqur-Rahman, Manager, Committee of Management, Madarsa Masdarul Uloom Asdakiya, Purani Chakiya and 4 others: contempt application under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act for non-compliance with the order dated 20.01.2026 in Writ Petition No. 7204 of 2019; prima facie case of willful disobedience found, but no notice issued — opposite party granted three months' further time to comply from production of certified copy; application disposed of with liberty to renew in case of non-compliance.
What did the court decide?
No notice issued at this stage; opposite party granted three months' further time to comply with the order dated 20.01.2026 passed in Writ Petition No. 7204 of 2019, from the date of production of a certified copy of the contempt order, and to intimate compliance to the applicant through the self-addressed envelope; liberty reserved to the applicant to approach the Court again in case of non-compliance.