Misrepresentation to obtain interim relief barred further relief, leading to dismissal of the contempt and special leave petitions.

Misrepresentation of a material fact to obtain interim status quo relief disentitles a party from further relief. The Court accepted the District Judge's finding, based on oral and documentary evidence, that the provisional admissions had been cancelled before the critical date and that the petitioners had misrepresented that position. On that basis, the Court held that they were not entitled to the Court's assistance, and the contempt petition and special leave petitions were dismissed with costs.

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Issues: Whether the petitioners were entitled to relief when it was found that they had made a false representation regarding the continuance of their provisional admissions and had obtained interim relief on that basis.

Analysis: The District Judge's inquiry, conducted on oral and documentary evidence, recorded a finding that the provisional admissions had been cancelled much before the crucial date. The Court accepted that finding and held that the petitioners had misrepresented the factual position to obtain an order of status quo. Such conduct disentitled them from receiving any relief or assistance from the Court. The contempt petition and special leave petitions were therefore liable to be dismissed, and costs were also imposed.

Conclusion: The petitioners were not entitled to relief and the matter was dismissed against them.

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