Compliance with court orders must be established for contempt proceedings to proceed.

JUDGMENT

Dated this the 17^th day of March, 2026 The contempt petition is preferred alleging non-

compliance with the directions contained in the judgment dated 12.03.2025. However, it is submitted by the learned counsel for the respondent that a writ appeal has been preferred against the said judgment. It is further submitted that the direction was to reinstate the petitioner in service as Development Officer with 35% of the total backwages, and that the SLP preferred therefrom has also been dismissed.

In such circumstances, the order of the learned Single Judge stands confirmed. The learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that the order has been complied with. In the above circumstances, no purpose will be served in retaining the contempt petition. Accordingly, the same is closed.

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