Non-compliance of direction
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 14: Taking serious note of non-compliance of direction, High Court today directed Director General of Police to shift SHO Police Station Bandipora and report compliance on the next date of hearing.
The direction was passed by Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey in a habeas corpus petition in which court on 16.04.2019 had directed the SHO Police Station Bandipora to produce the respondents before the court on the next date of hearing—14th of May. However, the SHO failed to implement the order.
“Report of Registry reveals that copy of the order was provided to the counsel for the respondents and notice for appearance of SHO Police Station Bandipora, was served on the Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora on 22.04.2019”, Justice Magrey observed, adding “Superintendent of Police Bandipora has adopted a casual approach in implementing the orders passed by this court, therefore, he shall submit his explanation on affidavit as to what steps he has taken for implementation of the order”.
“Since SHO Police Station, Bandipora has not complied with the directions, prima facie he has committed contempt, as such, notice shall be issued to him to show cause as to why he shall not be punished for contempt of court”, Justice Magrey said.
High Court further directed Director General of Police to ensure shifting of SHO Police Station Bandipora and report compliance on the next date of hearing.
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