A contempt petition seeking proceedings for non-payment ordered in a prior rent-control dispute was dismissed in default for non-prosecution after the petitioners failed to appear at hearings.
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MRS SHOBA JAIN AND ANR .....Petitioners
Through: None.
versus
SH ARUMUGAM KOLANDIVEL .....Respondent
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA
“(i) proceedings against the contemnor herein for willfully disobeying the order dated 23.05 .2023, passed by this Hon'ble Court in C. R .P . NO .56/2022 , titled as “ Mrs . Shobha Jain & Anr . VS . Arumugam Kolandivel” whereby the contemnor has been directed to pay a sum of Rs.3,00,000/- to the petitioner within 8 weeks from the date of order .
(ii) Pass any other or further order which this Hon ’ble Court may (ii) deem, fit and proper in the interest of justice.”
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AMIT SHARMA, J
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 / kr
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of the court's payment order should proceed despite petitioner's non-appearance?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Mrs Shoba Jain
Sh Arumugam Kolandivel
Amit Sharma
As recorded by the court registry
Proceedings for wilful disobedience of a court order under the Contempt of Courts Act 1971.
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