V.Jayaprakash v. Sigamani
Case brief
What is this about?
In a contempt petition alleging violation of a High Court order, the petitioner challenged the Court's report from a Judicial Magistrate regarding the date of filing a charge sheet, leading to the case being reopened after a false affidavit was discovered by the respondent.
What did the court decide?
Contempt proceedings closed with a warning to the respondent against falsifying affidavits.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 18.9.2015
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.SASIDHARAN
Contempt Petition No.2764/2013
V.Jayaprakash
: petitioner
versus
R.Rukmangathan, Inspector of Police, District Crime Branch, Kanchipuram District
: respondent
Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act to punish the respondents for wilfully disobeying the orders of the court dated 25.6.2013 in W.P.No.15238 of 2013.
For petitioner :: Mr.N.Sundaresan For respondent :: Mr.M.S.Ramesh, Additional Government Pleader
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to continue contempt proceedings after discovering a false affidavit regarding the filing of a charge sheet.
Whether the false statement made by the respondent before the Court warrants punishment.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
V.Jayaprakash
- respondent
R.Rukmangathan
Coram
K.K.SASIDHARAN
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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