Nobin Kemprai v. Rajib Kharigapsa and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition; Sections 11 & 12 Contempt of Courts Act; Article 215 Constitution of India; alleged non-compliance of Gauhati High Court order dated 17.06.2025 in WP(C) No. 5477/2021; Rule 9-A Assam Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules 1964; non-supply of Enquiry Report; termination; Disciplinary Authority to take fresh decision on representation; Chief Executive Member letter dated 21.11.2025; Principal Secretary (N) and Chief Executive Member, North Cachar Hills / Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, Haflong; Nobin Kemprai v. Rajib Kharigapsa and Anr; petition closed and disposed; 2026:GAU-AS:3809; GAHC010237842025.
What did the court decide?
Following the order dated 17.06.2025 in WP(C) No. 5477/2021, the Chief Executive Member, N.C. Hills Autonomous Council, by letter dated 21.11.2025 directed that the Enquiry Report be furnished to the petitioner (with two others) as per Rule 9-A of the Rules of 1964 and that a fresh decision be taken on receipt and consideration of the petitioner's representation; the Principal Secretary (N), Dima Hasao Autonomous Council is the Disciplinary Authority, who has to take a fresh decision on the issue of termination of the petitioner taking into account the representation to be filed after receipt of the Enquiry Report supplied by the Enquiry Officer.