High Court of MeghalayaDr. Virender Baboria vs . Ajay Kumar Bhalla & Anr. on 19 April, 2023Author:H.S.ThangkhiewBench:H.S.ThangkhiewSerial No.04\n Regular List\n\n                       HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA\n                           AT SHILLONG\n\nCont.Cas(C). No. 4 of 2021\n                                                  Date of Order :19.04.2023\n\nDr. Virender Baboria                      Vs.    Ajay Kumar Bhalla & Anr.\n\n\nCoram:\n      Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge.\n\nAppearance:\nFor the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :         Ms. P.Agarwal, Adv.\n\nFor the Respondent(s)            :        Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI withMs. S.Rumthao, Adv.i)    Whether approved for reporting in              Yes/No\n      Law journals etc:ii)   Whether approved for publication               Yes/No\n      in press:ORAL1.    Ms. P.Agarwal, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the\n\namount has since been made over to the Meghalaya State Legal Services\n\nAuthority in cash on 13-04-2023. She further submits that inspite of\n\nnumerous opportunities being allowed to the respondents, the affidavit is\n\nstill yet to be filed. She prays that contempt proceedings be instituted\n\nagainst the respondents in this regard.12.       Dr. N.Mozika, learned DSGI assisted by Ms. S.Rumthao, learned\n\ncounsel for the respondents submits that the non-filing of the affidavit on\n\ntime was due to the fact that the respondents were exploring the possibility\n\nof preferring an SLP before the Supreme Court, which has now been\n\nabandoned. He therefore submits that the order is in the midst of being\n\ncomplied with and the same should be completed within two months from\n\ntoday.3.       In view of the submissions, the matter is closed and disposed of at\n\nthis stage giving liberty to the petitioner to institute fresh proceedings if the\n\nsame is not complied with.Judge\n\nMeghalaya\n19.04.2023\n"Samantha PS"2