Authority: Patna High Court (High Court of Judicature at Patna)
Order Date: 20-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) represented by its Chief Managing Director, Chief General Manager (Jharkhand Circle), Telecom District Manager (Dumka), Divisional Engineer (A & P) and Accounts Officer (Dumka).
- Respondents: Babita Jha (wife of the late Sanjeev Kumar Jha), the Controller of Communication Accounts, Government of India (Department of Telecommunication, Jharkhand Circle), and the Accounts Officer (Pension) of the Controller of Communication Accounts.
- Nature of Proceeding: Civil writ petition under the jurisdiction of the Patna High Court seeking relief against the respondents; specific relief sought is not detailed in the order.
- Counsel for Respondents: Mr. M.P. Dixit, Mr. S.K. Chaubey, and Mr. Milind Raj Dixit appeared on behalf of the respondents. No counsel appeared for the petitioners.
- Procedural Background: The court recorded that despite repeated calls, the petitioners failed to appear or prosecute the writ petition.
Final Outcome
- The Court dismissed the writ petition on the ground of non‑prosecution, stating that the petitioners showed no interest in pursuing the case.
- The dismissal is final, with the petition standing dismissed for want of prosecution.
Topics: Court Proceedings, Telecommunications