Mr. K.Varadharaju, v. Dr. P.Senthilkumar, I.a.S., and 2 others
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 11
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; Cont.P.No.2181 of 2025; G.K.Ilanthiraiyan, J.; decision dated 16.07.2025; contempt petition closed on recording compliance; non-compliance alleged of order dated 23.07.2024 in W.P.No.22357 of 2022 directing regularization of service with effect from initial appointment in light of W.A.No.139 of 2008 dated 30.04.2008; compliance shown by G.O.(Ms).No.310 Health and Family Welfare (C2) Department dated 07.07.2025; Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; petitioner K.Varadharaju; respondents Principal Secretary to Government (Health and Family Welfare), Director of Public Health, Deputy Director of Health Services Villupuram; no punishment imposed; no costs or amounts.
What did the court decide?
No punishment imposed; the Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was closed on recording the Government Advocate's submission that the order dated 23.07.2024 in W.P.No.22357 of 2022 has been complied with by G.O.(Ms).No.310 Health and Family Welfare (C2) Department dated 07.07.2025.