Pankaj Sambyal v. the State of Hp and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition against show cause notice; quashing of Show Cause Notices dated 18.12.2025 issued by Respondent No.2; challenge to mere show cause notice held misconceived — notice must be responded to by the party; apprehension of misbehaviour by Labour Officer addressed by permitting appearance with counsel; counsel permitted to appear on 06.01.2026 to seek date; prayer for transfer of matter pending before Respondents No.2 and 3 not granted; petition disposed of with directions, not decided on merits. Himachal Pradesh High Court, Shimla; CWP No. 252 of 2026; decided 05.01.2026; Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (single bench, oral).
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of with the above observations/directions: counsel for the petitioner to appear before the Authority on 06.01.2026 and seek a date, and the petitioner to appear along with counsel on the next date. The prayers for quashing the show cause notices and for transfer of the pending matter were not granted; pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.