Authority: High Court of Judicature at Patna
Order Date: 30-10-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Hare Kant Roy vs. Lalit Narayan Mithila University, its Vice Chancellor Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Registrar Dr. Ajit Kumar Singh, Principal Dr. Nirbhay Narayan Chaudhary of Maharaj Lakshmishwar Singh Memorial College, and the State of Bihar (Principal Secretary, Education).
- Nature: Civil writ petition (CWJC No. 946 of 2014) seeking contempt proceedings against the university for alleged non‑compliance with a prior court direction.
- Submissions: University filed a fresh supplementary show‑cause stating that the petitioner has been granted ACP/MACP benefits and is receiving pension based on pay fixation under the 7th Pay Revision, indicating full compliance with the court’s earlier direction.
- Counsel positions: University counsel Mr. Iqbal Ashif Niazi presented the submission; petitioner’s counsel Mr. Sanat Kumar Mishra could not rebut the statements.
Final Outcome
- The Court held that no outstanding direction remained unimplemented by the university; consequently, there was no basis to initiate contempt proceedings.
- The matter was disposed of accordingly.
Topics: Contempt, Pension, Higher Education