Pradip Kumar Nath v. Shri Paul Barua,Acs
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt case Cont.Cas(C)/259/2016, Gauhati High Court, decided 18.08.2025 by Justice Devashis Baruah. Pradip Kumar Nath (petitioner) v. Shri Paul Barua, ACS, Deputy Commissioner and District Election Officer, Dima Hasao, Haflong, Assam (respondent/contemnor). Subject: compliance with the order dated 06.11.2015 passed in WP(C)No.5621/2015. Outcome: contempt proceedings dropped upon confirmation of compliance. Advocates: Mr. A Dhar for the petitioner; Mr. K Gogoi for the respondent/contemnor. Keywords: contempt proceedings, compliance, writ petition, district election officer, Dima Hasao, Haflong, Nagaon, Assam.
What did the court decide?
The instant contempt proceedings were dropped; no further action was directed against the contemnor. ¶19