COCP-3174 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH 215 Vishal Kumar and others Ms. Komal Mittal CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Present: - NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) 1. violation of order dated the Ist Division Bench in CWP motion vs. 2. petitioners have to implead the concerned Hoshiarpur petition, the charge was with the respondent herein; whereas now the charge is with the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hoshiarpur. It is further submitted th been filed alleging Hon’ble Ist Division Bench of this Court facts and circumstances of the present case. 3174-2023 (O&M) -1- IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH COCP Date of Decision: Vishal Kumar and others Versus Ms. Komal Mittal CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA None for the petitioners. Mr. Amtiaz Sandhu, AAG, Punjab NIDHI GUPTA, J. (ORAL) The present contempt petition has been filed violation of order dated 10.03.2019 (Annexure P the Ist Division Bench in CWP-PIL-191-2019 vs. Union of India and others’. Learned counsel for the respondent has pointed out that the petitioners have to implead the concerned Hoshiarpur as a party respondent as, at the time of filing of present petition, the charge was with the respondent herein; whereas now the charge is with the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hoshiarpur. It is further submitted that in any event, the present contempt petition been filed alleging non-compliance of a general direction issued by the Hon’ble Ist Division Bench of this Court facts and circumstances of the present case. IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH COCP-3174-2023 (O&M) Date of Decision: 22.04.2026 .… Petitioners .... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE NIDHI GUPTA Mr. Amtiaz Sandhu, AAG, Punjab. The present contempt petition has been filed alleging (Annexure P-1) passed by the Hon’ble 2019, titled as ‘Court on its own Learned counsel for the respondent has pointed out that the petitioners have to implead the concerned Municipal Corporation, as a party respondent as, at the time of filing of present petition, the charge was with the respondent herein; whereas now the charge is with the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hoshiarpur. It at in any event, the present contempt petition has compliance of a general direction issued by the Hon’ble Ist Division Bench of this Court which is not made out in the facts and circumstances of the present case. alleging Hon’ble Court on its own Learned counsel for the respondent has pointed out that the Municipal Corporation, as a party respondent as, at the time of filing of present petition, the charge was with the respondent herein; whereas now the charge is with the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hoshiarpur. It has compliance of a general direction issued by the which is not made out in the RISHU KATARIA 2026.04.24 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment. COCP-3174 3. the case having been called twice. Similar is the position on the last 02 dates of hearing i.e. 04.09.2025 and 13.11.2025. 4. petitioners present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the in the interest of justice. On the other han an utterly casual and careless approach. petitioners present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to dismiss the same for 5. 6. 7. 22.04.2026 rishu 3174-2023 (O&M) -2- There is no representation on behalf of the petitioners despite the case having been called twice. Similar is the position on the last 02 dates of hearing i.e. 04.09.2025 and 13.11.2025. In view of the facts noted above petitioners have exhibited an utterly casual attitude in his pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the in the interest of justice. On the other han an utterly casual and careless approach. nor their counsel are seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to he same for non-prosecution. Ordered accordingly. Rule stands discharged. Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. .2026 Whether speaking/reasoned Whether Reportable presentation on behalf of the petitioners despite the case having been called twice. Similar is the position on the last 02 dates of hearing i.e. 04.09.2025 and 13.11.2025. above and also the fact that the exhibited an utterly casual attitude in his pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of the Court has been expended in affording opportunities to the petitioners in the interest of justice. On the other hand, the petitioners have adopted an utterly casual and careless approach. It is clear that neither the seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to Pending application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. ( NIDHI GUPTA ) JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned Yes/No Yes/No presentation on behalf of the petitioners despite the case having been called twice. Similar is the position on the last 02 the fact that the exhibited an utterly casual attitude in his pursuit of the present litigation. It is to be appreciated that very valuable public time of adopted It is clear that neither the seriously interested in pursuing the present matter. Thus, this Court is left with no other option except to RISHU KATARIA 2026.04.24 13:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment.