S.Manimekalai, v. The Director
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ of mandamus directing authorities to constitute a committee under P修复 the Sexual Harassment Act, 2003 regarding a complaint against a medical officer. The Court noted a communication from April 2017 stating the inquiry concluded and allegations were unproven, holding nothing survives for consideration.
What did the court decide?
The Court closed the writ petition as the necessary inquiry had been concluded in April 2017 with no surviving proceedings.
What the court decided
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W.P.No.40180 of 2016
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 26.06.2023
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI
W.P.No.40180 of 2016
S.Manimekalai
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Director, Medical and Rural Health Services, D.M.S. Complex, Anna Salai,
- Chennai - 600 006.
- 2.The Joint Director of Health Services, Government Hospital, Perambalur, Perambalur District, Perambalur.
- 3.The District Siddha Medical Officer, Government Hospital, G.H.Complex, Puthur, Thiruchirapalli.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition seeking direction to inquire into a sexual harassment complaint survives when an enquiry was concluded years ago.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S.Manimekalai
- respondent
The Director, Medical and Rural Health Services
- respondent
The Joint Director of Health Services
- respondent
The District Siddha Medical Officer
- respondent
Dr.M.Sundaram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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