A contempt petition alleging non-compliance with a writ order directing the State Transport Authority to decide a representation within six weeks. Counsel for an external STA member sought six more weeks to comply; the court directed compliance within six weeks and disposed of the petition, allowing revival if aggrieved.
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NIHARIKA SINGH AND OTHERS .....Respondents Through: Mr. Amish Tandon with Ms. Ria Dhawan and Ms. Harshita Raj, Advocates for respondent no. 2. (M): 9899977720 Email: [email protected]
CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE MINI PUSHKARNA
O R D E R % 22.07.2026
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5. The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to decide the petitioner’s application dated 11th June, 2024.
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6. Issue notice.
7. Notice is accepted by counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent.
8. In view of the limited relief sought in the writ petition, the same is disposed of with a direction to the respondent to decide the aforesaid representation of the petitioner within six (6) weeks from today, as per law.
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MINI PUSHKARNA, J
JULY 22, 2026 c
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether respondents wilfully disobeyed the court's order dated 26.02.2026 directing decision of the petitioner's representation within six weeks?
Anand Moudgil
Niharika Singh
State Transport Authority, Delhi
Mini Pushkarna
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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