In a contempt application filed by the petitioner, the court dismissed the claim that the show cause notice resulted in contempt, as a decision had already been taken.
Petitioner granted liberty to challenge the dismissal order if so advised.
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2026:JHHC:27576
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cont. Case (Civil) No.481 of 2026
Dr. Bhupendra Prasad Singh, aged about 79 years, Son of Late Kameshwar Prasad Singh, r/o Mohalla West Patel Nagar, Road No.15 Near Dr. B. Bhattacharya, P.S. Shastri Nagar, District Patna. ...… Petitioner
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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN
For the Petitioner : Mr. Jayant Kumar Pandey, Adv. For the O.P- State : Mr. Ravi Kerketta, SC-VI For the O.P-A.G : Dr. Vandana Singh, Adv.
03/Dated:11.09.2026
Having regard to the show cause, since a decision has been taken, no contempt is made out. Accordingly, the instant contempt application stands dismissed. However, the petitioner would be at liberty to challenge the same, if so advised.
( Deepak Roshan, J.)
September 09, 2026 Fahim/Uploaded on 15/09/2026
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a contempt application can be dismissed when a show cause notice has been addressed by a decision.
The scope of liberty granted to the petitioner to challenge the order of dismissal.
Dr. Bhupendra Prasad Singh
The State of Jharkhand
Sri Ajay Kumar Singh
Sri Chandra Mauli Singh
DEEPAK ROSHAN
As recorded by the court registry
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