P. a. Zachariah v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt proceeding dropped on compliance being achieved: Cont. Case (Civil) No. 122 of 2025, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, decided 08.09.2025 by Rajesh Shankar, J. Petitioner P. A. Zachariah alleged wilful disobedience and non-compliance by the opposite parties — The State of Jharkhand, Md. Mumtaj Ansari (Additional Collector, Bokaro) and Shri Dwarika Baitha (District Land Acquisition Officer, Bokaro) — of the order dated 05.12.2022 passed in W.P.(C) No. 2956/2020. Counsel jointly submitted the order had been complied with; the Court dropped the contempt proceeding and disposed of the application. Petitioner's counsel: Vikesh Kumar; State represented by Rishi Bharti, A.C to A.A.G-III. No statute or precedent cited; no costs or quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
Contempt proceeding against the opposite parties dropped; contempt application disposed of upon joint submission that the order dated 05.12.2022 in W.P.(C) No. 2956/2020 has been complied with.