The Correspondent v. Balathandayudhapani
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Cont.P.(MD)No.1751 of 2024 in W.P.(MD)No.7297 of 2024, decided 17.06.2025 by L.Victoria Gowri, J. Petitioner: Correspondent, St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Melpalai, Kanyakumari District. Contemnor: Balathandayudhapani, Chief Educational Officer, Kanyakumari District. Alleged wilful disobedience of writ order dated 25.03.2024 directing consideration of proposal dated 10.02.2024; rejection issued vide proceedings dated 18.09.2024; contempt petition closed with liberty to challenge the rejection order. Statute: Section 11, Contempt of Court Act. Advocates: S.C.Herold Singh (petitioner); P.T.Thiraviyam, Government Advocate (respondent).
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed, with liberty granted to the petitioner to challenge the order of rejection dated 18.09.2024.