K.K Gupta Director Marketing vs Himachal Pradesh Petroleum Dealers ...

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's direction in the contempt petition regarding the violation of status quo was erroneous, as the status quo order was only in effect until the guidelines were framed. The Court clarified that once the guidelines were notified on 21.05.2014, the interim order ceased to exist, and any grievances regarding the guidelines should be addressed through appropriate legal remedies rather than contempt proceedings. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's order.