Court Disapproves Petitioner's Repeated Disregard for Legal Directives, Emphasizes Equality and Justice
In a stern ruling, the Delhi High Court, presided over by Dr. Swarana Kanta Sharma, J., has dismissed the mercy plea of Sh. Rajpal Naurang Yadav, emphasizing the importance of compliance with court orders and the principles of justice. The petitioner, who failed to surrender to the Jail Superintendent at Tihar as directed, sought leniency citing his late arrival to Delhi and financial arrangements. Despite his readiness to pay Rs. 25 lakhs via demand draft, the court found no merit in his request, highlighting his continuous disregard for legal directives.
The petitioner was ordered to surrender on February 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM, a directive issued on February 2, 2026, in the presence of his legal counsel and reiterated when an extension request was denied. The judgment notes that the petitioner had ample time and clarity on the requirement to comply, yet his actions reflected scant respect for the law.
Dr. Sharma underscored that the law rewards compliance, not contempt, and extending leniency repeatedly could send a misleading message to the community about the consequences of disregarding court orders. The court stressed that legal equality prevails over any individual's background or industry, requiring adherence to the directives without exception.
The court's decision balances compassion and discipline, refusing to recall the surrender order due to the petitioner's continued non-compliance. In a final note, the court has directed the petitioner to surrender immediately and has scheduled further proceedings for compliance on February 7, 2026. The court remains open to any compromise or rescheduling of payment if agreed upon by the respondents.
Bottom Line:
Non-compliance with court's orders - Strong disapproval of the petitioner's failure to surrender as directed by the Court - Scant respect for law and repeated non-compliance cannot merit leniency or recall of orders.
Statutory provision(s): Contempt of Court Act.
Sh. Rajpal Naurang Yadav v. M/s. Murli Projects Pvt. Ltd, (Delhi) : Law Finder Doc id # 2849589
