S.Panneerselvam v. M.Sundar
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What is this about?
In this contempt petition, the petitioner sought punishment for alleged wilful disobedience of an order directing police to register an FIR or close a complaint. The court recorded the closure report submitted by the police, stating the dispute was civil in nature, and closed the petition.
What the court decided
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Cont.P.No.362 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 14.03.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.SIVAGNANAM Contempt Petn.No.362 of 2023
S. Panneerselvam ... Petitioner
Vs.
M. Sundar, Inspector of Police, (Station House Officer) Manali Police Station, Madhavaram District. ... Respondent
PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 to punish the respondent for violating the order dated 17.10.2022 of this Court in Crl.O.P.No.25061 of 2022, by imposing maximum punishment as contemplated under the Contempt of Courts Act,1971.
For Petitioner : Mr.S. Sridharan For Respondent : Mr.A. Gokulakrishnan, APP
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Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner committed wilful disobedience of the order dated 17.10.2022 by the respondent police.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Panneerselvam
- respondent
M. Sundar
Coram
V.Sivagnanam
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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