Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago
A railway employee faced disciplinary action despite a court order halting the proceedings. The original case named only the “Union of India” and the “General Manager, Central Railway.” Can the employee now file a contempt petition against the specific officer and disciplinary authority who knowingly violated the court order, even though they weren’t named in the initial petition? Would omitting their names initially impact the contempt case?
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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago
Yes, the employee can file a contempt petition against the specific officer and disciplinary authority. While the original petition named only the Union of India and the General Manager, the employee can now bring a contempt action against those who directly violated the court order, regardless of whether they were named initially. Omitting their names in the initial petition does not necessarily hinder the contempt case.
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