S.Vasuki v. The Director (Mr. T. Anand I.a.S.)
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What is this about?
In this contempt petition challenging a transfer order, the court observed that since the impugned order was cancelled and the petitioner reinstated, the alleged disobedience was not wilful, leading to the closure of the proceeding.
What the court decided
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Cont.P.No.578 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 24.11.2023
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH
Cont.P.No.578 of 2023
S.Vasuki
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Director (Mr.T.Anand, I.A.S,.,) Adhi Dravidar Welfare Department, Ezhilagam, Chennai-5.
- The District Welfare Officer, (Mr.T.Alagarsamy), Adhi Dravidar Welfare Office, Thiruvarur.
- The Headmistress, (Mrs.R.Gandhimathi), Government Adhi Dravidar Primary School, Savalakaran Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District ... Respondents
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the alleged act of non-compliance with the court order can be termed as wilful disobedience when the order has been superseded and the petitioner reinstated.
Whether the Contempt Petition should be allowed given the factual changes regarding the transfer order.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Vasuki
- respondent
The Director, Adhi Dravidar Welfare Department
- respondent
The District Welfare Officer
- respondent
The Headmistress, Government Adhi Dravidar Primary School
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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