Rekha Devi v. Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, Collector Cuttack
Contempt – CONTC No.724 of 2026 (High Court of Orissa) – compliance reported
Case brief
What is this about?
Rekha Devi v. Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, Collector Cuttack & Ors., CONTC No.724 of 2026, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, order dated 01.05.2026, A.K. Mohapatra, J. — contempt proceeding dropped upon submission that Rs.4,00,000/- (Rs. 400000) was sanctioned to the legal heirs of the deceased Bilash Das; liberty reserved to petitioner to revive contempt on continued non-implementation. Petitioner's counsel: Satrughna Dash; opposite parties represented by C.M. Singh, A.S.C. No statutes or precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Contempt proceeding dropped; copy of letter dated 17.02.2026 to be handed over to learned counsel for the petitioner; liberty to the petitioner to revive the contempt proceeding in the event the order still remains unimplemented. ¶20