Authority: Calcutta High Court, Special Civil Jurisdiction (Contempt) Original Side
Order Date: August 28, 2026
Case Overview
- Case No.: CC/116/2025 in WPO/33/2025, titled Maya Bouri vs Satish Chandra Jha and Ors.
- Petitioner's counsel: Mr. Subhrangsu Panda, Adv.; Mr. Sumitava Chakraborty, Adv.; Ms. Haritri Roy, Adv.; Mr. Anupam Singha, Adv.
- Alleged contemnors' counsel: Mr. Anup Kanti Poddar, Adv.; Ms. Anjali Shaw, Adv., representing the Coal Company.
- The contempt proceeding stems from a judgment dated May 20, 2025.
- Both parties filed appeals against that judgment.
- The Division Bench delivered a judgment on June 19, 2026, dismissing the Coal Company’s appeal and allowing the writ petitioner’s appeal, granting interest.
- Parties confirmed that the principal amount ordered by the earlier judgment has already been paid; only the interest component remains outstanding.
- The Court observed that once the principal amount is satisfied, the contempt does not survive further; any non‑payment of the awarded interest must be pursued before the Division Bench.
Final Outcome
- The contempt application CC/116/2025 is hereby dropped, closed, and disposed of.
- The matter concerning the unpaid interest will lie before the Hon'ble Division Bench for appropriate enforcement.
Topics: Contempt Proceedings, Judgment Enforcement, Interest Award