Authority: High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi

Order Date: 9/06.11.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner(s): Ashu Kisku Memorial and Ravi Kisku Teachers Training Institute, recognized by ERC, NCTE and affiliated to Kolhan University, Chaibasa; represented through its Secretary Jagdish Mahato, aged about 49, son of Chitaranjan Mahato, resident of Village, PO and PS Chandankiyari, District Bokaro, presently residing at Village Sidhgora, PO and PS Adardih, District Seraikella‑Kharsawan.
  • Opposition Parties: 1) The State of Jharkhand; 2) Shri Ravi Shankar Shukla, Deputy Commissioner, Seraikella, PO and PS Seraikella, District Seraikella‑Kharsawan; 3) Shri Dr. Vimal Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Seraikella, PO and PS Seraikella, District Seraikella‑Kharsawan.
  • Counsel: For the petitioner – Mr. N.K. Sahani, Advocate; for the State – Mr. Yogesh Modi, Advocate; for the intervenor – Mr. P.A.S. Pati, Advocate.
  • Proceedings: The petitioner filed a contempt petition challenging an earlier order of the Writ Court. On 9/06.11.2026, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the Writ Court order had been complied with but expressed continued grievance, indicating intent to approach a higher forum.

Court Findings & Directions

  • The Court, presided over by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, held that the contempt proceeding was to be dropped.
  • The instant contempt petition was ordered to be disposed of.
  • The petitioner was informed that if still aggrieved, he may pursue recourse under the applicable law.
  • The interlocutory application (IA) filed in the matter was also disposed of.

Final Outcome

  • The contempt petition against the State of Jharkhand and the named officials was dismissed, with the Court directing that any further grievance be addressed through appropriate legal channels.

Topics: Legal; Contempt; Education Institution