Dr.P.T Sebastian v. Chitralekha
Case brief
What is this about?
In a contempt case challenging a lower judgment, the petitioner contested a Government Pleader's fresh affidavit stating a co-employee is senior. The court closed contempt proceedings but reserved liberty to challenge the new order, leaving contentions open.
What did the court decide?
Contempt case closed; liberty to the petitioner reserved to challenge the respondent's new order dated 03.01.2023; all contentions left open.