Supreme Court of India
State of Bihar & Ors. v. Meera Tiwary & Anr.
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In view of the above, we find no ground at all to interfere with the judgment and order of the High Court under appeal.
Judgment, page 9
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Contempt of Court – Jurisdiction of High Court – Respondent No.1’s husband (since deceased) was appointed Junior Engineer in the Public Works Department on or about 01.08.1958 – He was promoted to the post of Temporary Assistant Engineer on ad hoc basis and was thereafter given regular promotion to the post of Asst. Engineer– In 1995, he retired from service– Died on 30.05.2004 – Till his death, his retiral benefits were not released– Respondent No.1 filed writ petition for payment of post-retiral benefits of her late husband– Vide order dated 21.09.2004, the authorities were directed to…
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