Authority: Madras High Court, Madurai Bench
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dax Mohan, formerly a Territory Coordinator (Retail) at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
- Respondents: 1) Sanjay Khanna, Chairman & Managing Director, BPCL; 2) Subhankar Sen, Director (Marketing), BPCL; 3) Pardeep Goyal, Executive Director (Retail) / Disciplinary Authority, BPCL; 4) Mansi Dubey, General Manager, Human Resource (Retail), BPCL; 5) Arun Subramanian, Territory Manager (Trichy Retail), BPCL; 6) Rajnish Kumar, Chief General Manager (HRD), BPCL (added as 6th respondent).
- Background: The petitioner was removed from service by the 2nd respondent on 14 Oct 2020. He filed writ petition WP(MD)No.16452 of 2020, which the court allowed on 12 Jan 2023, directing reinstatement/benefits.
- Non‑compliance: Respondents filed appeal WA(MD)No.909 of 2023, dismissed on 16 Jul 2025. Despite the court’s order, the 6th respondent (Rajnish Kumar) issued a letter HRD.HQ.2.Con.3 dated 20 Jan 2026 refusing the petitioner’s entitled benefits.
- Contempt Application: The petitioner filed a contempt petition alleging failure to comply with the 12 Jan 2023 order. He sought to implead Rajnish Kumar as a party respondent.
Final Outcome
- The Madras High Court, after hearing counsel, allowed the sub‑application, declaring Rajnish Kumar a necessary party to the contempt proceedings.
- The Registry was directed to amend the cause title accordingly and list the contempt petition for hearing on 15 Jul 2026.
Topics: Legal; Employment Dispute