Sham Lal v. Rahul Yadav Commissioner Jmc Jammu
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt/implementation petition CCP(S) No.333/2022; alleged non-compliance with writ order dated 18.10.2022 in WP(C) No.2174/2022 directing JMC Jammu (Commissioner Rahul Yadav) to demolish encroaching bathroom structure on public lane built by respondents No.6 to 10; respondents reported partial demolition and demolition in petitioner's presence (statement of facts dated 01.06.2024); petitioner's affidavit dated per directions 05.08.2024 disputed compliance; Civil Court status quo order dated 08.06.2024 in pending suit 'Naresh Kumar Vs Shal Lal' (Second Civil Subordinate Judge, Jammu) blocked further demolition; Court found no willful violation; contempt proceedings closed; petition disposed of; Justice Sanjay Dhar; High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Jammu; order dated 13.10.2025.
What did the court decide?
In view of the facts narrated in the respondents' latest status report, particularly the Civil Court's status quo order in the pending suit, it cannot be stated that there has been any willful violation of the writ Court's order.