The Orissa High Court has issued a show-cause notice to former Director General of Police (DGP) Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, asking why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated against him.
The High Court took serious note of allegations that its earlier order was repeatedly not implemented despite several opportunities. The court also raised concerns over the alleged submission of misleading information through an affidavit in connection with the case.
According to the allegations, Khurania had knowingly violated an order issued by the High Court on September 25, 2025. The court has therefore asked him to explain why action should not be taken against him under Section 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act.
As Khurania has already retired from the post of DGP, the Inspector General of Police (Personnel) has been directed to serve the show-cause notice on him. The former DGP has been asked to submit his response within seven days of receiving the notice.
The development came during the hearing of a case filed by Sagarika Parida, a woman police officer who was allegedly removed from service. The High Court had directed the authorities in September last year to reinstate her.
However, instead of implementing the order, allegations were made that the former DGP had submitted misleading facts before the court through an affidavit.
Khurania retired from the post of DGP on the 16th of this month. The High Court, however, made it clear that his retirement would not prevent contempt proceedings from continuing against him.
The court has also directed the authorities to ensure implementation of its earlier order regarding the reinstatement of the petitioner within four weeks.
The High Court further warned that if there is any negligence in complying with the direction, the officer currently holding charge as DGP and the IG (Personnel) will have to appear before the court in person on September 28.