Case Note & Summary
The contempt petition was filed by M/s. OM Textiles against three officials of TANGEDCO alleging disobedience of the order dated 13.12.2023 in W.P.No. 34473 of 2023. The petitioner had obtained an order in a writ petition, and the respondents failed to comply, leading to the contempt petition. At the hearing, the respondents' counsel stated that the Board had sanctioned payment on 25.02.2025 and that the amount would be credited to the petitioner's bank account by the end of business on 06.03.2025. The court recorded this undertaking and closed the contempt petition. No costs were awarded. No legal issues were discussed; the matter was resolved by the undertaking. The decision effectively put an end to the contempt proceedings without a finding of contempt.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Disobedience of Order - Compliance Undertaking - Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section Not mentioned - The contempt petition was filed alleging disobedience of the order dated 13.12.2023 in W.P.No. 34473 of 2023. Respondents' counsel stated that the Board had sanctioned payment on 25.02.2025 and the amount would be credited by 06.03.2025. The court recorded this undertaking and closed the contempt petition without costs. (Paras 1-2)
Issue of Consideration
CONT P No. 3768 of 2024
Final Decision
Contempt petition closed. No costs.
