High Court Orders One Month Jail, Fine Against Dhanusha Land Revenue Chief for Contempt of Court
Summary
The High Court in Janakpur sentenced Ganesh Prasad Aryal, chief of Dhanusha Land Revenue Office, to one month jail and a fine of Rs 5,000 for contempt of court after ignoring orders to register land.
Key Points
- The High Court in Janakpur ordered Ganesh Prasad Aryal, chief of Dhanusha Land Revenue Office, to one month jail and fined Rs 5,000 for contempt of court.
- The contempt case arose after Ganesh Prasad Aryal failed for six years to register Ram Rati Devi's land despite court orders.
- The court had issued a mandamus ordering land registration within one month, which was ignored for about a year and a half.
- The penalty may be waived if Aryal submits a satisfactory petition and complies with the court's mandates.
