In a contempt case concerning pension arrears, the High Court observed that the arrears had already been paid. Consequently, the court discharged the rule to close the contempt proceedings, leaving the petitioner liberty to seek release of costs separately.
The rule in the contempt case was discharged.
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HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
Contempt Case (C) No.327 of 2019
Ashok Kumar Lunawat, S/o Late Shri Babulalji Lunawat, Aged about 69 years, R/o Near Gurudwara, Station Road, P.S. Mohan Nagar, Durg, Distt. Durg (C.G.)
---- Petitioner
Versus
M.R. Meena, Under Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Freedom Fighters and Rehabilitation Division, 2nd Floor, N.D.C.C. II Building, Jaisingh Marg, New Delhi.
(Contemnor) ---- Respondent
For Petitioner: Mr. P.R. Patankar, Advocate. For Respondent: Mr. B. Gopa Kumar, Assistant Solicitor General of India.
Hon'ble Shri Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal
Order On Board
18/06/2019
Sd/(Sanjay K. Agrawal) Judge
Soma
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the contempt case should be discharged given that arrears of pension have been released.
Whether the petitioner can seek release of costs after the primary relief is granted.
Ashok Kumar Lunawat
M.R. Meena
Sanjay K. Agrawal
As recorded by the court registry
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