Authority: Uttarakhand High Court, Bench of Hon'ble Justice Pankaj Purohit
Order Date: 16 June 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Contempt petitioner (represented by learned counsel Mr. Sandeep Kothari) vs. respondent K.S. Farswan, Registrar, Uttarakhand Pharmacy Council, Directorate of Medical Services. The matter relates to compliance with an earlier order dated 12 February 2026 in WPMS No.328 of 2024 (Pratibha Rawat vs. Pharmacy Council).
- Nature of Proceeding: Contempt petition filed for alleged non‑compliance with the 12‑Feb‑2026 order.
- Key Dates & Documents:
- 12 Feb 2026 – Original order in WPMS No.328 of 2024.
- 11 Jun 2026 – Office memo submitted by respondent’s counsel confirming compliance; memo taken on record.
- 16 Jun 2026 – Current hearing; respondent appeared via video conferencing.
- Allegations / Issues: Petitioner's counsel alleged that the Registrar had not complied with the 12‑Feb‑2026 order. Respondent’s counsel submitted that the order had been fully complied with as per instructions dated 11 Jun 2026.
- Observations & Reasoning:
- The court recorded the office memo dated 11 Jun 2026 as part of the record.
- The fact of compliance was not disputed by the petitioner’s counsel.
- The court exempted the personal physical presence of the respondent, allowing video‑conference participation.
Final Outcome
- The contempt petition is hereby closed. No further action against the respondent is ordered.
Topics: Contempt Petition, Pharmacy Regulation