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Sohan Singh Soni v. Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Delhi HC8 Apr 2026CONT.CAS(C)/386/2020

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Sohan Singh Soni v. Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla; CONT.CAS(C) 386/2020; High Court of Delhi; Justice Amit Sharma; contempt of court; Sections 11 and 12, Contempt of Courts Act 1971; non-implementation of judgment dated 27/01/2020 in W.P.(C) No. 2008/2016; SLP No. 15050/2020; Civil Appeal No.2664/2025; leave granted by Supreme Court; matter pending before Supreme Court; petition disposed with liberty to revive; decided 08.04.2026.

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Petition disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to revive it subject to the outcome of SLP No. 15050/2020 (Civil Appeal No.2664/2025); no contempt proceedings initiated. ¶19

Sohan Singh Soni Vs Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla — Contempt of Court | Delhi HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- CONT.CAS(C) 386/2020

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SOHAN SINGH SONI .....Petitioner

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Through: Mr. A.K. Trivedi, Adv. versus

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SHRI 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.

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA

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O R D E R

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% 08.04.2026

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This hearing has been done through hybrid mode.

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The present petitions under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 seeks the following prayers: -

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“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. 2008/2016 and award him suitable punishment and fine.

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Any other order as may be deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.”

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It is pointed out that the respondents have challenged the order dated 27.01.2020 passed in W.P.(C) 2008/2016, for which compliance has been sought, by way of a SLP bearing No. 15050/2020 (Civil Appeal

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/04/2026 at 11:15:05

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No.2664/2025). 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.

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In view of the above, the present petition is disposed of with the liberty to the petitioner to revive the same subject to the outcome of the aforesaid SLP/Appeal.

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Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly.

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Order be uploaded on the website of this Court forthwith .

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AMIT SHARMA, J

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APRIL 8, 2026/ kr

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 13/04/2026 at 11:15:05

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