In Brief
Dr. Yugeshwar Yadav, a college lecturer whose absorption was confirmed by the Supreme Court, petitioned for contempt, claiming non-payment of salary and pension arrears. The State contended that ascertainable arrears were paid and a two-member committee found certain periods lacked actual work, making excess amount recoverable. The Court held that contempt jurisdiction was inappropriate to adjudicate these factual disputes. It directed the University Registrar/Vice Chancellor to conduct a discrete enquiry into actual working days, finalize arrears, and release pension within specified timelines, with a right of appeal to the High Court if dissatisfied.
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