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Shankar. v. Vs Mr. Mohanasundaram

Madras HC20 Oct 2023CONT P(MD)/1403/2023

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What is this about?

In this contempt petition filed under Section 10 of the Contempt of Courts Act challenging non-compliance with the order dated 20.07.2022, the petitioner sought punishment for wilful disobedience. The respondents produced proceedings showing compliance with the order, leading the court to close the contempt petition.

What did the court decide?

The contempt petition was closed based on the submission by the respondents that the earlier order had been complied with.

Shankar. v Vs Mr. Mohanasundaram — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2023)

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CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 20.10.2023

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI

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CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023 in WP(MD) No.15690 of 2022

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V.Shankar ... Petitioner

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1.Mr.Mohanasundaram

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The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Mayiladuthurai.

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2.Mr.Kumarakurbaran, The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai. ...Contemnors/ Respondents

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PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 10 of the Contempt of Courts Act, praying this Court to punish the respondent herein for wilful disobeying the order dated 20.07.2022 passed in WP(MD) No.15690 of 2022.

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For Petitioner :Mr.R.Srinivasan For Respondent :Mr.P.Subba Raj Special Government Pleader

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CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023

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O R D E R

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This contempt petition is filed that the order of this Court in WP(MD) No.15690 of 2022, dated 20.07.2022 has not been complied with. This Court, in WP(MD) No.15690 of 2022 has passed the following order:-

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''3.The learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 & 4 would submit that representation of the petitioner would be considered thereafter appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law.

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4.In view of the above submission, this Court directs the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2021 and report the same to the second respondent and the outcome of the same to be informed to the petitioner. The entire process to be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.''

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2.Today(20.10.2023), when this contempt petition is

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taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents by producing a copy of the

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CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023

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proceedings of the Joint Commissioner, Mayiladuthurai submits that the order of this Court has been complied with. He further submits that a copy of the proceedings has also been furnished to the petitioner.

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3.Recording the aforesaid submission, this contempt petition is closed.

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20.10.2023

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Index:Yes/No Internet:Yes/No vrn To

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1.The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Mayiladuthurai.

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2.The Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai.

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CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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vrn

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Order made in CONT.P.(MD)No.1403 of 2023 in WP(MD) No.15690 of 2022

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20.10.2023

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