Allahabad High Court Issues Bailable Warrant in Contempt Case

Respondent Fails to Comply with Court Notice; Bailable Warrant Ordered for Ensuring Presence

In a significant development, the Allahabad High Court has issued a bailable warrant against Ms. Jasjit Kaur, the District Magistrate of Bijnor and Chairman of the District Level Caste Scrutiny Committee, Bijnor, due to her non-compliance with a court notice. The court's decision came in response to a contempt application filed by Vikram Singh, highlighting the respondent's failure to engage with the Office of the Chief Standing Counsel following the issuance of a notice.

The matter, presided over by Justice Manish Kumar, was brought before the court after the respondent did not make any contact with the legal office despite having been served notice on November 6, 2025. The court had initially allowed a two-week period for the respondent to file a compliance affidavit. However, the absence of any contact or compliance led to the court taking stringent measures to ensure the respondent's presence at the next hearing.

The court's order mandates the issuance of a bailable warrant through the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Bijnor, ensuring that Ms. Kaur appears before the court in the upcoming session scheduled for the week commencing January 5, 2026. The move underscores the judiciary's commitment to maintaining the authority of its proceedings and ensuring due process is followed.

This case emphasizes the judiciary's intolerance towards non-compliance with legal procedures and the importance of respecting court notices. It serves as a reminder to public officials and citizens alike about the consequences of disregarding judicial processes.

Bottom Line:

Contempt proceedings initiated due to non-compliance of court's notice and absence of respondent after receiving notice.

Statutory provision(s): Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section 10

Vikram Singh v. Ms. Jasjit Kaur Dist. Magistrate Bijnor Chairman Dist. Level Caste Scrutiny Committee Dist. Bijnor, (Allahabad)(Lucknow) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2812153