Anil Raghunath Gachke v. the Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Manisha Mahiskar and 2 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court contempt petition (CONTEMPT PETITION NO. 3 OF 2024 IN PIL NO. 36 OF 2019), Anil Raghunath Gachke v. The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department & Ors.; alleged non-compliance of order dated 6th December, 2023 directing inquiry into allegations in paras 27 to 30 of the PIL within six months; inquiry admittedly conducted but outcome not to petitioner's liking; held that dissatisfaction with inquiry outcome is not a ground for contempt absent any allegation of willful disobedience; petition disposed of with liberty to pursue other available legal remedies; Bench: Alok Aradhe, CJ. & Sandeep V. Marne, J.; decided 10th June, 2025; Counsel: Mr. Siddhesh Pilankar for petitioner; Ms. Jyoti Chavan, Addl. Govt. Pleader for respondent nos.1 to 3.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to take recourse to such remedy as may be available to him in law with regard to his grievance, if any.