IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA INHERENT JURISDICTION
CONTEMPT PETITION (C) NO. OF 2026 [DIARY NO.1059/2026]
IN
W.P.(C) No.754/2016
SAMASTHA KERALA JAMIATHUL ULEMA AND ANR. PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
VINAY KUMAR AND ANR. RESPONDENT(S)
O R D E R
1. We see no ground to entertain the contempt
petition. However, the petitioners shall be at liberty to
avail the remedy with respect to the individual cause of
action in accordance with law.
2. The Contempt Petition is, accordingly, dismissed
with liberty as aforesaid.
..........................CJI. (SURYA KANT)
.............................J. (JOYMALYA BAGCHI)
NEW DELHI; FEBRUARY 23, 2026
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ITEM NO.25 COURT NO.1 SECTION PIL-W
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Writ Petition(s)(Civil) No(s).754/2016
TEHSEEN S. POONAWALLA Petitioner(s)
VERSUS
UNION OF INDIA & ORS. Respondent(s)
[ONLY D. NO.1059/2026 IS LISTED UNDER THIS ITEM] WITH Diary No(s).1059/2026 (PIL-W)
IA No. 13048/2026 - APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION Date : 23-02-2026 This petition was called on for hearing today.
CORAM : HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JOYMALYA BAGCHI
For Petitioner(s) :Mr. Fuzail Ahmad Ayyubi, AOR Mr. Anas Tanwir, Adv. Mr. Ibad ...