Orissa High Court|Friday, 20 February 2026
Orissa HC Directs Service of Contempt Petition in Padhy vs Singh Case
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Aditya Kumar Mohapatra
Aditya Kumar Mohapatra
Orissa HC Directs Service of Contempt Petition in Padhy vs Singh Case (2026) held that The court emphasized the importance of compliance with court orders by public officials.
In the case of Rajendra Prasad Padhy vs Deoranjan Kumar Singh, the petitioner filed a contempt petition against the respondent, an IAS officer, alleging non-compliance with a prior court order. The court heard the matter and directed the petitioner to serve additional copies of the contempt petition to the respondents for their instructions. The case is set for further listing on March 20, 2026, to continue proceedings regarding the contempt allegations.
The court emphasized the importance of compliance with court orders by public officials.
The procedure for serving contempt petitions was clarified, ensuring all parties are adequately informed before hearings.
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