Balram Jaiswal v. Mugdha Sinha & Anr.
Contempt of Court – wilful disobedience of Court's directions
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What is this about?
Delhi High Court contempt petitions decided 11.03.2026 by Justice Sachin Datta: CONT.CAS(C) 1715/2025 (Balram Jaiswal), 1716/2025 (Ms Vaishali Singh Koshal & Anr.), 1720/2025 (Vikash Kumar Anand) and 1722/2025 (Veeta Singh) v. Ms Mugdha Sinha & Anr. Alleged wilful disobedience/non-compliance of directions in the Court's order dated 14.07.2025 in W.P.(C) 16183/2023 and connected matters concerning ACR review from 2011 and Review DPC within twelve weeks. Compliance evidenced by annexures including ITDC Order dated 13.12.2025; counsel for respondents asserted the order was issued in compliance. Finding: no wilful disobedience; allegations of severe shortcomings, disregard of rules/regulations and non-supply of Review DPC proceedings disputed; petitioner given liberty to pursue appropriate remedies under law; petitions dismissed, pending applications disposed. Keywords: contempt petition, wilful disobedience, ACR, Review DPC, India Tourism Development Corporation, W.P.(C) 16183/2023.