CONT.CAS(C)/1255/2026 of PRADEEP Vs KISHOR MAKWANA on 22 July 2026

1. The present petition has been filed alleging wilful disobedience of the order dated 26th May, 2026, passed by this Court in W.P.(C) 7489/2026, titled as Pradeep Versus National Commission for Scheduled Castes.

2. Vide order dated 26th May, 2026, directions had been issued in the following manner: “1. Mr. T.P. Singh, learned counsel, on instructions, submits that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes has taken cognisance of the petitioner’s complaint and has issued notices to District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner of Police on 18.02.2026. Reminders were sent on 16.03.2026, 22.04.2026 and 19.05.2026. He, however, submits that the representation of the petitioner shall be looked into with due expedition. If the concerned noticees are not responding to the Commission’s notice, the Commission is fully empowered to take appropriate action against them. The non-cooperation of the concerned authorities, however, should not be the reason to delay the adjudication of the petitioner’s grievance.

2. In view of the aforesaid, it is directed that the petitioner’s representation be taken to its logical conclusion within a period of five months from the date of receipt of the copy of the order passed today.

3. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of.

4. All rights and contentions of the parties are left open.”

3. Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that despite the aforesaid order passed by this Court, the petitioner’s representation has still not been decided by the respondent.

4. Per contra, learned counsel appearing for the respondent, on advance notice, has handed over to this Court, a copy of the letter dated 08th June, 2026, issued by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Government of India, which reads as under:

5. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that the petitioner herein was granted liberty to file response to the report, as received from the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (“DCP”), North District, Civil Lines. However, the said response has not been received from the petitioner as yet.

6. At this stage, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner shall file response to the aforesaid report before the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, within a period of three days, from today.

7. The aforesaid statement is taken note of.

8. Learned counsel appearing for the respondent submits that upon the receipt of the response from the petitioner herein, the date of hearing shall be fixed and opportunity of hearing shall be granted to the respective parties, including, the petitioner. Further, the requisite order shall be passed after hearing the parties.

9. He further submits that the needful shall be done, expeditiously.

10. Accordingly, considering the submissions made before this Court, the respondents are directed to comply with the order dated 26th May, 2026, expeditiously, within the time as granted vide the said order, i.e., five months from the receipt of the order.

11. Noting the aforesaid, the present petition, along with pending application, is accordingly disposed of.

MINI PUSHKARNA, J JULY 22, 2026/SK