Soraf Ali Khan v. Amrit Ruturaj, Collector and Dist Magistrate, Khurda
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition CONTC No.999 of 2026, Orissa High Court, Cuttack; petitioner Soraf Ali Khan; contemnor Amrit Ruturaj, Collector and District Magistrate, Khurda; judge Aditya Kumar Mohapatra; decision date 20.02.2026; non-implementation of High Court order dated 20.09.2025 in W.P.(C) No.25673 of 2025 communicated vide postal receipt Annexure-2; wilful and deliberate violation; Contempt of Courts Act; last chance four weeks' time granted; failing which personal appearance to explain contempt proceeding; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Further four weeks' time (expressly as a last chance) granted to the Contemnor to implement the Court's order dated 20.09.2025 in W.P.(C) No.25673 of 2025; failing compliance, the Contemnor is to appear in person and explain why a proceeding under the Contempt of Courts Act should not be initiated against him. With these observations and directions, the contempt petition is disposed of.