152 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB & HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH COCP No. 2478 of 2025 (O&M) Date of Decision: 03.09.2026 Mrs. Megha Maharana .......... Petitioner Versus Mr. Sudhansu Maharana .......... Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HARKESH MANUJA Present: Ms. Urvi Mohan, Advocate (through VC) with Mr. Viren Sibal, Advocate Ms. Tisha Kalra, Advocate and Mr. Satyam Sharda, Advocate for the petitioner. Mr. Shashank Rai, Advocate with Ms. Anushi Agrawal, Advocate (through VC) for the respondent. **** HARKESH MANUJA, J. (ORAL) Present contempt proceedings have been sought to be initiated on account of alleged violation of order dated 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-1) passed by the learned Family Court, Gurugram in HMA No. 1783/2024, titled “Sudhansu Maharana Versus Megha Maharana”. The relevant portion from the aforesaid order is extracted hereunder:- “ At this stage the counsel for respondent has stated at bar that petitioner was maintaining the children till December, 2024 and thereafter he abruptly stopped making any payment to the respondent which is causing great hardship to her as well as children who are studying in 12th and 10th standard respectively and they require a continuous supervision as well as extra classes. Heard. DINESH KUMAR 2026.09.08 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document COCP No. 2478 of 2025 (O&M) [2] Though it is the responsibility of both the parties to take care of children and admittedly the same was done till December, 2024 and thereafter only respondent has made entire payment of school fee of both children in January, 2025 for the quarter. Therefore, for next quarter (until the application u/s 24 HMA is disposed of) i.e. April to June, 2025. petitioner is directed to pay the school fee within a week in the account of respondent.” [2] I have heard learned counsel for the parties and gone through the paper-book. [3] In the humble opinion of this Court, rather than invoking the contempt jurisdiction of this Court under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, the petitioner ought to avail the appropriate remedy for execution of the order dated 08.04.2025 (Annexure P-1) passed by the learned Family Court at Gurugram. [4] Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the present petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to avail the appropriate remedy before the learned Court below, in accordance with law. [5] Rule stands discharged. [6] Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, shall also stand disposed off. September 03, 2026 ( HARKESH MANUJA ) 'dk kamra' JUDGE Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DINESH KUMAR 2026.09.08 10:21 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document