KAMLESH JAGDISHCHANDRA BHAMBHATversusSHRI ANKIT PANNU , DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
- Disposal
- DISPOSED AS INFRUCTUOUS
Holding
Since the order alleged to be in contempt was complied with, the contempt applications could not survive and were dismissed.
Summary
Kamlesh Jagdishchandra Bhambhat and others filed a series of miscellaneous civil applications alleging contempt against Shri Ankit Pannu, District Development Officer, and others. The applicants contended that a prior order, which formed the basis of the contempt claim, had not been complied with. The respondents argued and demonstrated that the order in question had indeed been complied with. The Court examined whether the alleged contempt persisted given the compliance. Finding that the order had been fulfilled, the Court held that there was no ground for contempt. Consequently, all the pending miscellaneous civil applications were dismissed and disposed of.
Issues considered
- Whether the order alleged to be in contempt has been complied with
- Whether the miscellaneous civil applications for contempt should proceed in view of such compliance
Subjects
Judgment
C/MCA/146/2026 ORDER DATED: 07/05/2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION (FOR CONTEMPT) NO. 146 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION/11615/2024
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 635 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 13762 of 2024
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 645 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1993 of 2025
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 710 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1870 of 2025
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 301 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1731 of 2025
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 341 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 2678 of 2025
With
R/MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 396 of 2026
In
R/SPECIAL CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1669 of 2025
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KAMLESH JAGDISHCHANDRA BHAMBHAT & ORS.
Versus
SHRI ANKIT PANNU , DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER & ANR.
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Appearance:
MR HIMANISH J JAPEE(11295) for the Applicant(s) No. 1,10,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
In MCA 301/2026 and 396/2026- MS NIRALI SARDA, AGP
In MCA 146/2026, 635/2026, 645/2026, 710/2026-MS SHRUNJAL SHAH,
AGP
In MCA 341/2026-MS BHUMI GANDHI, AGP for the Opponent(s) No. 2
KRUPALI N BHATT(9455) for the Opponent(s) No. 1
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CORAM:HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE BHARGAV D. KARIA
and
HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE L. S. PIRZADA
Date : 07/05/2026
ORAL ORDER
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C/MCA/146/2026 ORDER DATED: 07/05/2026
(PER : HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE BHARGAV D. KARIA)
Heard learned advocate Mr. Himanish
Japee for the applicants and learned
Assistant Government Pleader Ms. Nirali
Sarda for respondent NO.2 in Misc. Civil
Application No. 301/2026 and 396/2026,
learned Assistant Government Pleader Ms.
Shrunjal Shah for respondent No.2 in Misc.
Civil Application Nos. 146/2026, 635/2026,
645/2026, 710/2026 and learned advocate Ms.
Bhumi Gandhi for respondent No.2 in Misc.
Civil Application NO. Misc. Civil
Application No. 341/2026.
Learned advocate Mr. Japee, under
instructions, submitted that the order, of
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C/MCA/146/2026 ORDER DATED: 07/05/2026
which contempt is alleged, has been
complied with. Therefore, these
applications would not survive.
Misc. Civil Applications are disposed
of.
(BHARGAV D. KARIA, J)
(L. S. PIRZADA, J)
JYOTI V. JANI
Original copy of this order has been signed by the Hon'ble Judges.
Digitally signed by: JYOTIBEN VINODKUMAR JANI(HC00213), PRINCIPAL PRIVATE SECRETARY, at High Court of Gujarat on 08/05/2026 16:24:20
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