Disposed
Satyawan Deceased Thr His Lrs and Others v. Dr G Anupama IAS and Others
Punjab & Haryana HCCOCP/886/2025
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
Contempt petition over delayed release of salary arrears payable from grant-in-aid; State counsel stated funds were received and arrears would be paid within four weeks. Court found no cause survived, disposed of the petition and discharged rule, keeping revival open with Rs 50,000 personal costs if payment defaulted.
What did the court decide?
Rule discharged; petitioners free to revive contempt petition if arrears unpaid within 4 weeks, with erring officer liable for Rs 50,000 costs from own pocket.