Bombay High Court
Santosh Vithoba KodeversusShipping Services
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The contempt petition is dismissed as the respondents have complied with the earlier order by making the payment, and the petitioner may pursue other appropriate proceedings for any additional claim.
Summary
The petitioner, Mr. Santosh Vithoba Kode, filed a contempt petition alleging that the respondents, M/s. Shipping Services & Ors., had not complied with a prior court order. The respondents had, however, paid Rs.7,33,592 by cheque on 14 August 2025 following an order dated 4 August 2025. The petitioner claimed entitlement to a higher amount and sought contempt proceedings. The Court observed that the payment had already been made and that the petitioner had been granted liberty by the earlier order to initiate appropriate proceedings for any further claim. Consequently, the Court found no ground to entertain the contempt petition and ordered its closure. The petition was therefore disposed of without further hearing.
Issues considered
- Whether the payment made by the respondents satisfies the earlier court order.
- Whether a contempt petition is maintainable when the respondent has complied with the order to the extent of the amount paid.
Subjects
- contempt
- payment
- court order compliance
- civil procedure
- High Court
- petition dismissed
Judgment
Neeta Sawant 16-CP-471-2026.docx
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CONTEMPT PETITION NO. 471 OF 2026
IN
WRIT PETITION NO. 8865 OF 2017
Mr. Santosh Vithoba Kode ...Petitioner
: Versus :
1. M/s. Shipping Services & Ors. ...Respondents
Mr. Sahil A. Pandire i/b. Mr. Ghanshyam Ramchandani, for the Petitioner.
Ms. Anjali Purav, for the Respondents.
CORAM: SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.
DATED: 24 SEPTEMBER 2026.
P.C.:
1) Since Respondents have already paid to the Petitioner an
amount of Rs.7,33,592/- vide cheque dated 14 August 2025 after
passing of order dated 4 August 2025, I am not inclined to entertain the
present petition. If Petitioner believes that he is entitled to higher
amount, this Court has already granted him liberty by order dated 4
August 2025 to take out appropriate proceedings. The Contempt
Petition is accordingly closed and disposed of.
Digitally
signed by
NEETA [SANDEEP V. MARNE , J.]
NEETA SHAILESH
SHAILESH SAWANT
SAWANT Date:
2026.09.24
17:06:21
+0530
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Thursday, 24 September 2026
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