Bhagwan Dass v. Navjot Kaur and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Punjab & Haryana HC contempt order — COCP No.1408 of 2024 (O&M), Bhagwan Dass v Navjot Kaur, decided 20.01.2025 by Harkesh Manuja, J. (oral): petition not pressed on respondent-University counsel's undertaking to release petitioner's retiral benefits per University schedule; dismissed as not pressed, rule discharged; revival of contempt petition permitted on default, with erring/concerned officer liable to pay Rs.50,000/- as costs from own pocket towards litigation expenses on first listing of revival application; pending applications disposed. Advocates: Harinder Sharma (petitioner), H.S. Batth (respondent).
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief adjudicated; dismissal as not pressed premised on the respondent's undertaking to release retiral benefits per its schedule; petitioner retains liberty to revive the contempt petition on default, with the erring/concerned officer then personally liable to pay Rs.50,000/- as litigation costs.