Writ petition and connected contempt application were not pressed by the petitioners' counsel on account of subsequent developments. The Delhi High Court disposed of both matters along with all pending applications as not pressed.
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CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV
O R D E R % 21.04.2026
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press the writ petition as well as the contempt application.
PURUSHAINDRA KUMAR KAURAV, J
APRIL 21, 2026 Nc
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Richa Dixit & Anr.
Jaya Verma Sinha & Ors.
Union of India & Ors.
Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav
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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