Supreme Court Dismisses Syed Azmat Contempt Petition

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Hon'ble Mr. Justice Augustine George Masih

Order Date: 05 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Syed Taha Azmat (Petitioner)
• Respondents: International Maritime Academy (Respondent)
• Contempt Petition (Civil) No. arising out of Diary No. 63721/2025, filed in Special Leave Petition No. 21908 of 2024.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. Kausar Raza Faridi, AOR. No counsel listed for respondent.
• The petition was called for hearing on 05-08-2026 before Justice Augustine George Masih in chamber.
• During the hearing, the petitioner’s counsel requested withdrawal of the contempt petition, stating it had become infructuous.

Final Outcome

• The Court granted permission to withdraw and dismissed the contempt petition as withdrawn.
• The order also directed that any pending applications, if any, shall stand disposed of.
• The signed order was placed on the file by the Assistant Registrar-cum-PS Court Master (NSH).

Topics: Court Order, Contempt Petition