Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 30 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Agra Diocesan Trust Association (Petitioner) vs. Rev Johnson T. John & Anr. (Respondents).
  • Nature of Proceeding: Contempt petition (civil) arising from an impugned final judgment and order dated 05‑01‑2016 in CA No. 39/2016 passed by the Supreme Court.
  • Background: The petitioner challenges the enforcement of the 2016 Supreme Court judgment; the respondents sought an adjournment.
  • Counsel: For petitioner – Mr. Dhiraj Abraham Philip (Advocate on Record). For respondents – Mr. Mahfooz A. Nazki, Adv.; Mr. Ejaz Maqbool, Adv.; Mr. Zain Maqbool, Adv.; Mr. Meeran Maqbool, Adv.; Mr. Saif Zia, Adv.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Vikram Nath and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Final Outcome

  • The Court granted the respondents’ request for adjournment and fixed the next date of hearing for 8 September 2026.
  • The order was digitally signed by Assistant Registrar‑cum‑PS Sonia Bhasin on 30‑07‑2026 at 16:54:31 IST.

Topics: Contempt Petition, Court Adjournment