M/S.Shree Sai Sabha Mineral v. D.Sampath
Case brief
What is this about?
Court closed a contempt petition filed against an Inspector of Police for disobeying an order, but directed that the petitioner may approach an appropriate forum for further remedies as the underlying enquiry had concluded.
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed with liberty to petitioner to approach appropriate forum for further remedy if any.
What the court decided
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 15.04.2015
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE K.B.K.VASUKI
Contempt Petition No.116 of 2015
Shree Sai Sabha Mineral Water Industry rep. by its Proprietrix, S.Banumathi
... Petitioner
vs.
D.Sampath Inspector of Police Kundrathur Police Station, Kundrathur, Kancheepuram District. ... Respondent
Contempt petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act to punish the respondent for disobeying the order of this Hon'ble Court dated 17.7.2014 passed in Crl.O.P.No.18412/2014.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Balasubramanian For Respondent : Mr.V.Arul, GA (Crl.Side) O R D E R
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court can examine the merits of the underlying enquiry while curbing its contempt proceeding.
Whether the Contempt Petitioner has discharged the burden of contempt.
What relief is appropriate when the primary case is closed on merits but the petitioner retains remedies elsewhere.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shree Sai Sabha Mineral Water Industry
- petitioner
S.Banumathi
- respondent
D.Sampath
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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