The Court dismissed a contempt petition, holding that contempt proceedings are inordinate when the impugned order under Sections 145/146 Cr.PC was stayed, directing parties to approach the Civil Court for title disputes.
The contempt petition is dismissed with liberty and the rules are discharged.
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HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
COCP No.1357 of 2011 (O&M) Date of Decision: 17.02.2012
Judge Singh
vs.
Kabal Singh & Ors. Respondents
CORAM : HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Present: Mr. Ashok Goyal, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. LS Sidhu, Advocate for respondents No.1 to 5 Mr. GS Cheema, Sr.DAG Punjab for respondent No.6
SURYA KANT J. (ORAL)
(4). Rules discharged. Dasti .
17.02.2012 vishal shonkar
(SURYA KANT) Judge
1 issue framed by the court
Whether contempt proceedings can be sustained when the impugned order was stayed by this Court due to a dispute over title or possessory rights.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Judge Singh
Kabal Singh
Surya Kant
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