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B A TATA
.....Petitioner
Through: Mr. Sudhanshu Prakash, Adv. through Vc.
versus
PUNYA SALILA SRIVASTAV & ORS
.....Respondents
Through: Mr. Anubhav Gupta, Panel counsel for GNCTD with Mr. Kartik Sharma, Adv. for R-1, 2 and 4. Mr. Pranay, Adv. for Ms. Mrinalini Sen, SC for DDA.
CORAM:
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMIT SHARMA
O R D E R %
30.04.2026
1. This hearing has been done through hybrid mode. 2. The present petition under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 read with Article 215 of the Constitution of India, 1950 seeks the following prayers: -
“a) Hold the Respondent Nos.2, 3 and 4 /Alleged Contemnors guilty of contempt under Section 2 (b) and 12 of the Contempt of Courts of Act, 1971 as well as under Article 215 of the Constitution of India and punish accordingly for willful disobedience and defiance of the orders of this Hon'ble Court dated 06.09.2017 rendered in Writ Petition (C) No. 7773/2017; and/or,
b) grant such other relief or reliefs as this Hon'ble Court deems fit to grant in the facts and in the circumstance of the case.”
3. Vide order dated 06.09.2017 in W.P.(C) 7773/2017, the following directions were passed: - This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
“5. This Court is not inclined to entertain the controversy regarding the allegations made by the petitioner. However, since the petitioner has already made representations before respondent nos. 2, 3 and 4, they (that is, respondent nos. 2, 3 and 4) are directed to consider the same and if warranted, take such action as required in accordance with law. 6. The said respondents shall also communicate their decision in that regard to the petitioner. No further orders are required to be passed in this petition.”
4. Affidavit of respondent nos. 1 and 2 has been placed on record, wherein it has been stated that the speaking order on the basis of the representation was passed on 12.06.2018. The said order has been reproduced herein for the sake of completeness: - This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above.
The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32
5. Similarly, respondent nos. 3 and 4 have placed on record their affidavits, whereby petitioner’s representation was disposed of by way of the communications dated 04.09.2018 and 10.08.2018, respectively. 6.
Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the decision taken is not in accordance with law.
7. The present contempt proceedings have been initiated for non- compliance of the aforesaid directions with respect to decision on petitioner’s representation.
8. In the considered opinion of this Court, the directions have been complied with and if the petitioner has any grievance with regard to the speaking order passed, he will be at liberty to initiate appropriate proceedings in accordance with law, before appropriate forum/Court.
9. The present petition is disposed of with the aforesaid directions.
10. Pending application(s), if any, also stand disposed of.
AMIT SHARMA, J APRIL 30, 2026/kr/ah
This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 04/05/2026 at 11:46:32