Ashok Shikshan Sanstha, Thr. President Mr. Sudhir S/O Narayanrao Shende And ANR. v. State Of Maharashtra, Thr. Secy., Higher And Tech. Education Department, Mumbai And ORS.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO. 788 OF 2026 (Ashok Shikshan Sanstha, Ashoknagar & Anr. V/s State of Maharashtra & Ors.) Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Appearances, court's orders or directions and Registrar's orders Court's or Judge's orders Mr. C. S. Kaptan, Senior Advocate assisted by Mr. P. L. Sagdeo, Advocate for Petitioners.

Ms. S. S. Jachak, AGP for Respondent/State.

Mr. S. N. Chikhale, Advocate for Respondent No.3. Mr. Zeeshan Haq, Advocate for Respondent No.7. --------------------------- CORAM : ANIL S. KILOR AND RAJ D. WAKODE, JJ. DATE : APRIL 10, 2026.

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Heard.

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Mr. Kaptan, learned Senior Counsel submits that Respondent No.8/learned Minister has committed contempt by not complying with the directions issued to him by this Court vide order dated 29/1/2026.

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List this matter on 15th April, 2026, to enable the learned AGP to verify the statement.

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If no decision is taken in compliance with paragraph 10 of the order dated 29/1/2026, the Respondent No.8/learned Minister shall explain as to why the contempt proceeding should not be initiated against him.

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Parties to act upon the authenticated copy of this order.

[RAJ D. WAKODE, J.] [ANIL S. KILOR, J.] vijaya Signed by: Mrs. V.G. Yadav Designation: PS To Honourable Judge Date: 10/04/2026 16:46:41