Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner – M/s. Durga Travels, represented by partner Akash Kumar Singh; Opposite Parties – 1) The State of Jharkhand, 2) Mr. Jitendra Kumar, District Transport Officer, Palamau.
- Nature of Proceeding: Contempt petition (Civil) No. 1147 of 2025 filed on 12 June 2026 alleging wilful violation of the order dated 5 February 2025 passed in W.P.(C) No. 6630 of 2024.
- Key Submissions: Mr. Ashutosh Anand, AAG‑III, on behalf of Opposite Party No. 2 filed a compliance affidavit stating that the order dated 5 Feb 2025 had been complied with.
- Court Reasoning: Considering the compliance affidavit, the Court found no basis to continue contempt proceedings against Opposite Party No. 2.
- Directions: The contempt proceeding against Opposite Party No. 2 is dropped; the overall contempt petition is disposed of; the petitioner is at liberty to pursue any other legal remedy for any remaining grievance; all pending interlocutory applications are also disposed of.
Final Outcome
The High Court dismissed the contempt petition, ending the contempt proceedings against the District Transport Officer and disposing of the case, while allowing the petitioner to seek alternative legal redress if desired.
Topics: Contempt Proceedings, Transport Regulation