Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay
Order Date: 17 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: LIC Housing Finance Limited; Respondents: Dr. Shrirang Sadashiv Gokhale and another individual.
- The petition stemmed from an earlier order dated 09 September 2026 directing the respondents to shift all patients from a hospital they operated.
- Respondents initially failed to comply within the time granted, prompting contempt proceedings.
- On the present date, respondents submitted a certificate from the hospital director confirming that all patients had been discharged and shifted.
- An affidavit‑in‑reply was filed containing an unconditional apology (paragraphs 2 and 7).
- The court observed that although compliance was delayed, the respondents had now substantially complied and had tendered the apology.
- Considering the respondents’ financial difficulties and that respondent No. 1 is a doctor running the hospital, the court inclined to show indulgence.
Final Outcome
- The court recorded an undertaking from the respondents that they will not disrespect the court.
- The contempt petition is disposed of; no further contempt proceedings will be taken.
- Respondents are at liberty to pursue their pending appeal before the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal and the Debt Recovery Tribunal as per law.
Topics: Contempt, Hospital Patient Discharge, Debt Recovery