S.Indhumathi v. Dr.K.S.Palanisamy, I.A.S.
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 11 – Madras High Court, Madurai Bench – CONT P(MD) No.1973 of 2025 in W.P.(MD) No.30439 of 2023
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) closed contempt petition CONT P(MD) No.1973 of 2025 in W.P.(MD) No.30439 of 2023, filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 by S.Indumathi against Dr.K.S.Palanisamy, I.A.S., Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, for alleged willful disobedience of the writ order dated 20.12.2023. Compliance with the order was reported; the petition was closed on 01-08-2025 by G.R.Swaminathan, J., without imposing punishment. No precedent cited, no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed, it having been reported that the order passed by this Court has since been complied with; no punishment imposed. ¶¶18