Contempt application for non-compliance with a writ order directing consideration of the petitioners' representation with a speaking order. Respondents subsequently disposed of the representation, and the Court closed the contempt matter.
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GAHC030004862024
THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)
Case No. : Cont.Cas(C)/11/2024
Sh. R.Lalruatpuia and 2 Ors. S/o R Lalchama R/o Phairuangkai, Lunglei District, Lunglei 2: Sh. K. Thangmawia S/o K Zahnuna R/o Pangtlang Lunglei District
3: Sh Lalbiakdika S/o Lalthansiama R/o Mualthuam Lunglei Distric
VERSUS
Dr. Renu Sharma and 4 Ors. The Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Mizoram, Aizawl 2:Sh. H.Lalengmawia Secretary to the Govt. of Mizoram Environment Forest and Climate Change Department
3:Sh Ashok Kumar Biswal Principal Conservator of Forest
Environment Forest and Climate Change Deptt
4:Sh Lalduhthlana Divisional Forest Officer Environment Forest and Climate Change Deptt Lunglei District
5:Sh R Lalthazuala The Deputy Commissioner Lunglei Distric
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Advocate for the Petitioner : Ms Dinari T Azyu
Advocate for the Respondent : Mrs. Linda L Fambawl for R3
BEFORE
HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE SUSMITA PHUKAN KHAUND
05.11.2024
Heard Mr. Victor L. Ralte, learned counsel representing the petitioners, who has filed this application under Rule 9 of the Contempt of Court (Gauhati High Court) Rules, 1977 read with Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for non-implementation/non-compliance of the Order dated 13.10.2023 passed in W.P.(C) No. 118/2022.
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JUDGE
Comparing Assistant
1 issue framed by the court
Whether contempt proceedings should continue when the respondents have since complied with the writ court's direction by disposing of the petitioners' representation.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Sh. R.Lalruatpuia
Sh. K. Thangmawia
Sh Lalbiakdika
Dr. Renu Sharma
Sh. H.Lalengmawia
Sh Ashok Kumar Biswal
Susmita Phukan Khaund
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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