R.Kumar Gandhi, v. a.Annadurai and 3 others
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Madras was approached under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act for not complying with a W.P. order. The Court accepted an explanation regarding document service, permitted the petitioner to hire an advocate, and noted that required procedural requirements were met albeit with delay.
What did the court decide?
The contempt petition is closed without costs.
What the court decided
Contempt Petition No.2534 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 08.11.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN
Contempt Petition No.2534 of 2024
R.Kumar Gandhi
... Petitioner
Vs
1. A.Annadurai
The Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies, Corporation (T.N.C.S.C.), Head Office, No. 12, Thambusamy Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
2. M.Radhakrishnan
The General Manager (Admn.), Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies, Corporation (T.N.C.S.C.), Head Office, No. 12, Thambusamy Road, Kilpauk, Chennai – 600 010.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the failure of respondents to comply immediately with the order dated 16.06.2023 warranted punishment for contempt of court.
Whether the petitioner was properly deprived of the opportunity to defend himself given the procedural relaxations offered by the court.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
R.Kumar Gandhi
- respondent
A.Annadurai
- respondent
M.Radhakrishnan
- respondent
S.Jothibasu
- respondent
V.Kandeepan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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