In Brief
This contempt petition challenged non-compliance with an earlier Supreme Court order requiring payment of salary to a college employee who was absorbed by Kolhan University following state bifurcation. The petitioner claimed unpaid arrears from absorption until state partition. The Court held that since the State of Bihar was not joined as a contemnor, the contempt petition could not adjudicate claims pre-dating bifurcation. Instead, the Court directed the University Registrar to conduct a fair enquiry into all outstanding salary and pension claims, dismissing the petition but permitting further recourse to the High Court if dissatisfied.
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