Shyam Lal and Ors. v. Rakesh Kanwar and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
COPC No. 197/2026, High Court of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, decided 03.07.2026 by Justice Jyotsna Rewal Dua; contempt petition by Shyam Lal & Ors. versus Rakesh Kanwar & Anr. alleging non-implementation of judgment dated 07.10.2025; costs of Rs. 5000/- per petitioner under order dated 12.05.2026 paid by cheque on 29.05.2026; two weeks' further time granted on 29.05.2026; respondents filed SLP before Apex Court against the judgment, no interim order; compliance shown via Director School Education office instructions dated 25.06.2026 and office order dated 22.06.2026; petitioners' counsel J.P. Sharma sought closure with liberty reserved; respondents represented by Additional Advocate General Y.P.S. Dhaulta; contempt petition closed, pending miscellaneous applications disposed of; petitioners retain liberty to seek appropriate remedy for surviving grievances.
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed with liberty reserved to the petitioners to seek appropriate remedy, in accordance with law, for any surviving grievances; pending miscellaneous applications disposed of.