Dax Mohan, v. Sanjay Khanna

ORDER The petitioner, who was working as a Territory co-ordinator (Retail) was removed from service by the 2nd respondent the Director (Marketing) by his order dated 14.10.2020. The writ petition filed by this petitioner in WP(MD)No.16452 of 2020 was allowed by this court by order dated 12.01.2023. The petitioner has now filed a contempt application that the orders of this court in WP(MD)No.16452 of 2020 has not been complied with. The petitioner has added the Chief General Manager (HRD), Bharat Bhavan, Mumbai also as a party respondent to the contempt petition, based on his letter in HRD.HQ.2.Con.3, dated

20.01.2026, refusing the benefits to the petitioner that he is not entitled for the same. Therefore, this sub application is filed to implead one Mr.Janish Kumar, Chief General Manager (HRD) Bharat Bhavan, Mumbai as a party to the contempt proceedings.

2.Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3.The petitioner has produced the letter of the 6th respondent in HRD.HQ.2.Con.3, dated 20.01.2026, denying the request of the petitioner. It appears as against the order dated 12.01.2023 passed in WP(MD)No.16452 of 2020, the respondents have filed an appeal in WA(MD)No.909 of 2023 and the same was dismissed by order dated

16.07.2025. Admittedly, the 6th respondent was not a party to the writ petition in WP(MD)No.16452 of 2020. Despite the orders of this court, the 6th respondent has denied the benefits to the petitioner. Therefore, he is a necessary party to the petition. Therefore, this sub application is allowed. Registry is directed to carry out the necessary amendment in the cause title and list the contempt petition on 15.07.2026.

08.07.2026 DSK To

1.Sanjay Khanna, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharath Bhavan, Ballar Estate, Mumbai – 400 001.

2.Subhankar Sen, Bharath Bhavan, Ballar Estate, Mumbai – 400 001.

3.Pardeep Goyal, The Executive Director (Retail) / Disciplinary Authority, 12 E & F, Maker Towers, Cuff Parade, Mumbai – 400 005.

4.Mansi Dubey, The General Manager, Human Resource (Retail), 12th Floor - E Wing Market Tower, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 005.

5.Arun Subramanian, The Territory Manager, Trichy Retail Territory, 1st Floor Towers, Near Kalaignar Arivalayam, Karur By pass road, Trichy – 620 002.

6.Rajnish Kumar. Chief General Manager (HRD), Bharat Bhavan, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 000, Maharashtra. B.PUGALENDHI.J., DSK in CONT P(MD)SR.No.28948 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI in CONT P(MD)SR.No.28948 of 2026 Dax Mohan ... Petitioner Vs 1.Sanjay Khanna, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharath Bhavan, Ballar Estate, Mumbai – 400 001. 2.Subhankar Sen, Bharath Bhavan, Ballar Estate, Mumbai – 400 001. 3.Pardeep Goyal, The Executive Director (Retail) / Disciplinary Authority, 12 E & F, Maker Towers, Cuff Parade, Mumbai – 400 005. 4.Mansi Dubey, The General Manager, Human Resource (Retail), 12th Floor - E Wing Market Tower, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 005. 5.Arun Subramanian, The Territory Manager, Trichy Retail Territory, 1st Floor Towers, Near Kalaignar Arivalayam, Karur By pass road, Trichy – 620 002. 6.Rajnish Kumar. Chief General Manager (HRD), Bharat Bhavan, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 000, Maharashtra. ... Contemnors PRAYER: Petition filed under Section 151 of CPC, to accept the cause title the 6th respondent / contemnor namely, Rajnish Kumar, the Chief General Manager (HRD), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, as a party respondent in the above contempt petition. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Ragatheesh Kumar For Respondent : Mr.Anand Gopalan