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R.Harikrishnan v. Rajalakshmi

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 11

Madras HC12 Sept 2025CONT P/2405/2025

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Madras High Court contempt petition closed; R. Harikrishnan v. Tmt. Rajalakshmi, Assistant Commissioner HR&CE Chengalpattu; alleged non-compliance/willful disobedience of order dated 04.10.2024 in W.P.No.29152 of 2024; compliance shown by proceedings Na.Ka.No.2252/2024-1/E3 dated 20.08.2025; Section 11 Contempt of Courts Act 1971; judge M. Dhandapani; decided 12.09.2025; no punishment imposed.

What did the court decide?

The Court recorded that the order dated 04.10.2024 in W.P.No.29152 of 2024 has been complied with, as submitted by the learned Government Advocate and accepted by the learned counsel for the petitioner, and accordingly closed the contempt petition. ¶22

R.Harikrishnan Vs Rajalakshmi — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2025)

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Contempt Petition No.2405 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 12.09.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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Contempt Petition No.2405 of 2025

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R. Harikrishnan ... Petitioner

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Versus

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Tmt. Rajalakshmi, The Assistant Commissioner, H.R. & C.E., Collectorate Complex, Chengalpattu.

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... Respondent

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Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, pleased to initiate appropriate contempt proceedings against the respondents for non-compliance of the order dated 04.10.2024 passed by this Court in W.P.No.29152 of 2024 and punish them for her failure to adhere the directions issued by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. M. Elumalai For Respondent : Mr. K. Karthikeyan, Government Advocate (HR & CE)

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O R D E R

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This Contempt Petition has been filed seeking to punish the respondent

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for willful disobedience of the order of this Court dated 04.10.2024 made in

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Page No.1 of 4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Contempt Petition No.2405 of 2025

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W.P.No.29152 of 2024, under Contempt of Courts Act.

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The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that the order of this Court dated 04.10.2024 in W.P.No.29152 of 2024 has been complied with. In support of his contention, he placed before this Court the proceedings of the respondent in Na.Ka.No.2252/2024-1/E3, dated 20.08.2025, along with relevant records.

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