Case Details

  • Case Name: Hemant & Anr. vs M/s Zenal Construction Private Limited & Anr.
  • Petition No.: CONMT.PET.(C) No. 803/2025 in C.A. No. 4934/2023
  • Court: Supreme Court of India
  • Date of hearing: 27-05-2026
  • Period of violation/dispute: Not specified in the order

Parties Involved

  • Petitioners: Hemant & Anr.
  • Respondents: M/s Zenal Construction Private Limited & Anr.
  • Counsel for Petitioners: Mr. Raghenth Basant, Sr. Adv.; Ms. Aakashi Lodha; AOR Ms. Hima Bhardwaj.
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Sameer Kumar, AOR; Mr. Omkar Geedh, Adv.; Mr. Vaibhav Pachauri, Adv.
  • Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.

Issues / Allegations / Violations

  • The petition concerns contempt of court by the respondent, Zenal Construction Private Limited, for non‑payment of amounts ordered previously.
  • The specific allegation is failure to pay the full contempt amount, with an affidavit indicating partial payment.

Findings & Observations

  • The Court considered the affidavit dated 12-03-2026 filed by the contemnor, which confirms that Rs.75 lakhs has been paid.
  • The Court noted the remaining liability and set a deadline for further payment.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

  • The respondent is directed to pay the remaining installment of Rs.1 crore on or before 26-08-2026.
  • The respondent must remain present on the next date of listing.
  • The matter is listed for further orders on 31-08-2026.

Corrective Actions & Future Obligations

  • Payment of Rs.1 crore by the stipulated date.
  • Attendance at the next listing date as mandated by the Court.
  • Compliance with any additional orders that may be issued on 31-08-2026.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

  • The Court’s order enforces the payment schedule and attendance requirements, with a further hearing scheduled to monitor compliance.