S.Prasanth v. Dheeraj Kumar I.A.S
Case brief
What is this about?
Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, CONT.P.(MD)No.1947 of 2025 in W.P.(MD)No.2264 of 2025, order dated 11.08.2025 (Coram: G.R.Swaminathan and K.Rajasekar, JJ.). Contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act alleging willful disobedience of writ order dated 28.01.2025; closed after production of G.O.(4D).No.150 Home (Prison-IV) Department dated 04.08.2025 showing release of the convict; no costs. Petitioner: S.Prasanth (counsel Mr.R.Prakash); Respondent/Contemnor: Mr.Dheeraj Kumar, I.A.S. (counsel Mr.T.Senthilkumar, Additional Public Prosecutor).
What did the court decide?
On the Additional Public Prosecutor producing G.O.(4D).No.150 Home (Prison-IV) Department dated 04.08.2025 indicating that the convict has been released, the Court closed the contempt petition with no costs, rendering adjudication on the alleged contempt unnecessary.