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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
Milind N.Jadhav
Dilip Kapoor, President, Suman Educational Trust – Appellant
Versus
Bhagat Mahesh Bhaga – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioners argue against compliance with tribunal orders (Para 4) |
| 2. respondent supports compliance with tribunal orders (Para 5) |
| 3. court's analysis of non-compliance and implications (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 4. upholding tribunal's order regarding reinstatement (Para 12 , 15 , 16) |
| 5. conclusion and denial of stay request (Para 17 , 18 , 19) |
Milind N. Jadhav, J.
1. Heard Mr. Rawool, learned Advocate for Petitioners, Mr. Sadasivan, learned Advocate for Respondent No.1 and Ms. Gavhane, learned AGP for Respondent – State.
2. The present Writ Petition assails judgment and order dated 22.06.2022 passed by the Presiding Officer, Mumbai University and College Tribunal, Mumbai in Contempt Application No.05 of 2019 whereby Contempt Application filed by Respondent No.1 was partly allowed.
3. The facts germane to the present case are as follows:-
3.1. On 04.08.2014, Respondent No.1 – employee was appointed as Workshop Welder (Instructor) in Petitioner No.3 – Institute. On account of alleged unsatisfactory work and misconduct Petitioners issued show-cause notices dated 11.09.2015 and 22.03.2018. Thereafter, by letter dated 05.05.2018 Respondent No.1’s services were
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