N. Venkataraman vs. Union Of India
AI Summary
The Supreme Court has taken up a contempt petition filed by the National Confederation of Retirees, alleging non-compliance with a prior order concerning their benefits. This procedural order directs the listing of the contempt petition alongside another related matter, signaling active judicial oversight on the enforcement of retirement-related directives and the court's intent to consolidate similar matters for hearing.
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Brief Facts Summary
The National Confederation of Retirees and another entity filed a Contempt Petition (Civil) No. 877/2023 in the Supreme Court against Arti Ahuja and others. This contempt petition originates from W.P.(C) No. 1134/2018, implying an alleged non-compliance with an order passed in that underlying case. On July 14, 2023, the Court, comprising Hon'ble Mr. Justice Aniruddha Bose and Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar, issued a procedural order directing the listing of this contempt petition along with M.A. No. 2162 of 2022 for further hearing.
Timeline of Events
Original Writ Petition (W.P.(C) No. 1134/2018) related to retirees' benefits was filed.
A final order was passed by the Supreme Court in a related matter (WC-369-2018), likely the subject of the contempt.
The current Contempt Petition (CONMT.PET.(C) No. 877/2023) was filed due to alleged non-compliance.
Supreme Court directed the listing of CONMT.PET.(C) No. 877/2023 along with M.A. No. 2162 of 2022.
Key Factual Findings
N/A - This procedural order does not contain any explicit factual findings. The court's directive is solely related to the listing of the case.
Source: Current Court Finding
Primary Legal Issues
Secondary Legal Issues
Statutes Applied
Petitioner's Arguments
While not detailed in this procedural order, it can be inferred that the petitioners argued that the respondents, including Arti Ahuja, have wilfully and deliberately disobeyed or failed to comply with the Supreme Court's binding order issued in W.P.(C) No. 1134/2018, thereby warranting action under the Contempt of Courts Act. (Confidence Score: 5)
Respondent's Arguments
Although not explicitly recorded in this order, it is expected that the respondents would present arguments to demonstrate their compliance, explain any delays, or seek further clarifications on the original order, attempting to counter the allegations of contempt. (Confidence Score: 5)
Court's Reasoning
The Court's reasoning for this specific order is procedural, aiming to streamline the judicial process by directing that the present Contempt Petition be listed and heard concurrently with another related matter, M.A. No. 2162 of 2022. This indicates the court's intention to address interconnected issues efficiently.
- Emphasis on Judicial Efficiency
- Consolidation of Related Matters
Impugned Orders
Specific Directions
- 1.List CONMT.PET.(C) No. 877/2023 along with M.A. No. 2162 of 2022.
Precedential Assessment
Non-Binding (Procedural)
This order is purely procedural, merely directing the listing of cases. It does not lay down any legal principles, interpret any statutes, or create any binding or persuasive precedent.
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Order Issued After Hearing
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25 Jan 2023
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Order Text
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
CONMT.PET.(C) No. 877/2023 in W.P.(C) No. 1134/2018
NATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF RETIREES & ANR. Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
ARTI AHUJA & ORS. Respondent(s)
(FOR ADMISSION )
Date : 14-07-2023 This petition was called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR
| For Petitioner(s) | Mr. Gopal Sankaranarayanan, Sr. Adv. |
|---|---|
| Mr. Purushottam Sharma Tripathi, AOR | |
| Mr. Ravi Chandra Prakash, Adv. | |
| Mr. Amit, Adv. | |
| Mr. Mukesh Kumar Singh, Adv. | |
| Mr. Abhishek Tripathi, Adv. | |
| Ms. Vani Vyas, Adv. | |
| For Respondent(s) | Mr. C. A. Sundaram, Sr. Adv. | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Siddharth, AOR | ||
| Mr. Abhishek Gupta, Adv. | ||
| Mr. Zafar Inayat, Adv. | ||
| Mr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Adv. | ||
UPON hearing the counsel the Court made the following O R D E R
List along with M.A. No. 2162 of 2022.
(SNEHA DAS) (VIDYA NEGI) SENIOR PERSONAL ASSISTANT ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
