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Raj D   15 January 2025

Regarding party in a contempt case

Dear members.

We have filed a contempt case regarding a service matter in Hon'ble High Court against two government officers. 

Recently, one of the officer got retired and a new person joined.

Should I replace the name of earlier officer with the new officer as respondent?

Can I request for action for contempt against first respondent?

Appreciate your reply. Thanks.

Regards

Rajesh

 



 5 Replies

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     15 January 2025

If the official has been impleaded as an official to the contempt petition then the retired person may be replaced by the new incumbent of the department concerned, this is the duty of the department concerned.

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Raj D   15 January 2025

Thnakyou for your reply and guidance. 

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     16 January 2025

Contempt of Court has to be against a specific person / individual (not by designation or substituted person) whosoever has willfully disobeyed orders passed by the Court, whether still serving or retired. 

P. Venu (Advocate)     16 January 2025

Have you filed the Contempt Application or yet to be filed. The general practice is to proceed by name against the person who is currently in charge  or his successor in his office ( for instance Shri AB, Secrtetary, Ministry/Department of  -------- or his successor in Office).


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