Lakshmi v. Senthilnayagi

Madras HC4 Aug 2025CONT P(MD)/2124/2025

Case brief

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What is this about?

Contempt petition closed on reported compliance; Section 11 Contempt of Courts Act; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; G.R. Swaminathan J.; contempt against Tahsildar, Special Tahsildar (Town Natham Nilavari Thittam) and Surveyors, Pudukkottai; underlying order in W.P.(MD)No.16000 of 2024 dated 16.07.2024; rejection order dated 21.02.2025; liberty to challenge rejection order.

What did the court decide?

Contempt petition closed upon reported compliance with the order in W.P.(MD)No.16000 of 2024; liberty reserved to the petitioner to challenge the rejection order dated 21.02.2025; no punitive action against the respondents. ¶¶25

Lakshmi Vs Senthilnayagi — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2025)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 04.08.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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CONT.P.(MD)No.2124 of 2025 IN W.P.(MD)No.16000 of 2024

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Lakshmi ... Petitioner / Petitioner

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Vs.

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Ms.Senthilnayagi, Tahsildar,

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Taluk Office, Pudukkottai Town & District.

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Mr.Surya Brabhu,

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Special Tahsildar, Town Natham Nilavari Thittam, District Collector Office Campus, Pudukkottai Town and District.

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Ms.Valarmathi, Surveyor, Taluk Office, Pudukkottai Town and District.

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Ms.Thilaga, Surveyor, Land Survey Office, Town Natham Nilavari Thittam, District Collector Office campus, Pudukkottai Town and District. ... Respondents/ Contemnors

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Prayer: Contempt petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, to punish the respondents herein for their

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willful and wanton disobedience of the orders passed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.16000 of 2024 dated 16.07.2024 under the Contempt of Courts Act.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Selvakumar

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For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan, Additional Government Pleader.

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O R D E R

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It is reported that the order passed by this Court has since been

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complied with. Rejection order has been passed on 21.02.2025. It is open to the petitioner to challenge the same in the manner known to law. This contempt petition is closed.

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04.08.2025

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No

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