Contempt petition seeking punishment for non-compliance with a 27.01.2020 Delhi High Court judgment in W.P.(C) 1051/2016. The underlying order has been challenged by SLP (Civil Appeal No.2665/2025), pending before the Supreme Court. Petition disposed of with liberty to revive after the appeal's outcome.
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KV UTTAMAN .....Petitioner
Through: Mr. A.K. Trivedi, Adv. versus
AJAY KUMAR BHALLA .....Respondent Through: Mr. Ripudaman Bhardwaj, CGSC with Mr. Kushagra Kumar, Mr. Amit Kumar Rana, Advs. for UOI. Mr. Ajay Pal, Law Officer with Insp. Athurv and Mr. Ramniwas Yadav, CRPF.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA
“In view of the facts and circumstances state above, the petitioner most respectfully prays that this Hon'ble court may graciously be pleased to initiate the contempt of court proceedings against the respondents for not implementing the Judgment dated 27/01/2020 passed by this Hon'ble court in W.P.(C) No.1051/2016 and award him suitable punishment and fine.
Any other order as may be deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.”
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No.2665/2025). It is further pointed out that the leave to appeal has been granted by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, and the matter is pending adjudication before the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
AMIT SHARMA, J
APRIL 8, 2026/ kr
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether contempt proceedings should be initiated against the respondent for non-implementation of the judgment dated 27.01.2020 in W.P.(C) 1051/2016, given that the underlying order is under challenge
1 provisions across 1 enactments
KV Uttaman
Ajay Kumar Bhalla
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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