Authority: Court No.12
Order Date: 03 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Syed Md. Aoun & Anr., represented by Mr. Rauf Rahim, Mr. Sayantan Bose, Ms. Priyanka Gope.
- Respondents: Mr. Binod Kumar, Municipal Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Ors., represented by Mr. Alak Kumar Ghosh, Ms. Manisha Nath.
- The original contempt application (CPAN 591 of 2022) was dismissed for default on 15 May 2026.
- Petitioners filed an application for restoration (CAN No.2 of 2026) alleging sufficient cause for their inability to appear before the court.
Final Outcome
- The court allowed CAN No.2 of 2026, restoring CPAN 591 of 2022 to its original file and number.
- Liberty granted to comply with the earlier direction by incorporating the name of the present incumbent in the cause title.
- The amended contempt application is to be served to the learned advocate for the alleged contemnors, and the matter will be listed immediately after correction of the cause title.
Topics: Contempt, Municipal Governance