Israr Ahmad Khan vs Ms. Richa Sharma

insc-2026-209 Supreme Court of India 24 February 2026 • CONTEMPT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.5; CONTEMPT PETITION (CIVIL) NO.6 • 20 min read
9 cases cited (0 SG, 9 foreign) Cited by 1 case

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Case Significance

Israr Ahmad Khan vs Ms. Richa Sharma is a Supreme Court of India decision dated February 24, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-209). Contempt petitions alleging non-compliance of Supreme Court orders by government officials. The Court found the alleged contemnors guilty of civil contempt for failing to comply with court directions, imposed fines and costs, and issued strong directions regarding the duty of state instrumentalities to faithfully execute court orders. The bench comprised Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan. The judgment was delivered by Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah. Counsel appearing: Shoeb Alam (counsel for respondent).

This case has been cited by 1 subsequent judgment. The judgment references 9 case citations.

Summary

Contempt petitions alleging non-compliance of Supreme Court orders by government officials. The Court found the alleged contemnors guilty of civil contempt for failing to comply with court directions, imposed fines and costs, and issued strong directions regarding the duty of state instrumentalities to faithfully execute court orders.

What was the outcome of Israr Ahmad Khan vs Ms. Richa Sharma?

Contempt petitions alleging non-compliance of Supreme Court orders by government officials. The Court found the alleged contemnors guilty of civil contempt for failing to comply with court directions,...

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(1994) 6 SCC 332 (1996) 6 SCC 291 (2001) 10 SCC 496 (2006) 1 SCC 613 (2014) 13 SCC 489 (2014) 5 SCC (Cri) 722 (2017) 2 SCC 463 (2023) 18 SCC 529 2026 INSC 209

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-209)