Patna High Court
Dr. Imteyaz AhmedversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- CONSIGNED
- Bench
- PURNENDU SINGH
Holding
Since the payment has been made and credited to the petitioner, the contempt petition is dismissed.
Summary
Dr. Imteyaz Ahmed filed a contempt petition against the State of Bihar and officials of Magadh University alleging non‑payment of amounts due to him. The University, through counsel Mr. Sunit Kumar, informed the Court that the disputed payments had been made and credited to the petitioner's account. The Court examined the submission and found that the payment had indeed been effected. Consequently, the Court held that there was no ground for contempt. The petition was therefore consigned, and the petitioner was advised to seek any further remedy if any payment remained unpaid.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner's claim of non‑payment gives rise to contempt of court against the respondents
- Whether the payment made by the University satisfies the petitioner's demand
Subjects
- contempt of court
- payment of dues
- university
- civil writ jurisdiction
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
Miscellaneous Jurisdiction Case No.1523 of 2025
In
Civil Writ Jurisdiction Case No.5767 of 2020
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Dr. Imteyaz Ahmed, Son of Late S. Hoda, Resident of Mohalla- Alamganj,
Balkishunganj Ghera, Post Office- Gulzarbagh, P.S.- Alamganj, District-
Patna- 800007.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Sri (Dr.) S. Sidarth, S/o not known, The Principal Secretary, Human
Resources (Higher Education) Department, the Government of Bihar, Patna.
3. Dr. Sri Sanjay Kumar, Son of not known, The Additional Secretary, Human
Resources Department, the Government of Bihar, Patna.
4. Sri Anand Kishore, The Principal Secretary, Finance Department, the
Government of Bihar, Patna.
5. Mr. Shashi Pratap Shahi, Son of not known to me, The Vice- Chancellor,
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya, Gaya- 804223.
6. Dr. Bipin Kumar, Son of not known, The Registrar, Magadh University,
Bodh Gaya, Gaya- 804223.
7. Sri Indra Kumar Singh, Son of not known, The Finance Officer, Magadh
University, Bodh Gaya, Gaya 804223.
8. Sri Subodh Kumar, Son of not known, The Incharge- Principal, Sri Guru
Govind Singh College, Patna City, Patna 800008.
9. Prof. (Dr.) Nagendra Kumar Jha, Son of not known, The Registrar, Patliputra
University Officer at Kankarbagh, Main Road, Patna 800020.
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Upendra Kumar Singh, Advocate.
For the State : Mr. Jai Prabhat Kishore, AC to SC-13.
For the Magadh University: Mr. Sunit Kumar, Advocate.
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PURNENDU SINGH
ORAL ORDER
5 18-03-2026 Mr. Sunit Kumar, learned counsel appearing on
behalf of the University informs this Court that he has received
instruction that the payments have been made and the same has
also been credited into the account of the petitioner. He hands
Patna High Court MJC No.1523 of 2025(5) dt.18-03-2026
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over the details to the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the
petitioner.
2. In view of the aforesaid submission, the contempt
petition stands consigned.
3. In case the petitioner finds that he is still aggrieved
for any payment which has not been made to him, he may avail
appropriate remedy in accordance with law.
(Purnendu Singh, J)
mantreshwar/-
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