Karpagam v. Panneerselvam
Contempt of Courts Act, Section 11 – Non-implementation of writ order
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi, JJ.), order dated 06.11.2025 in Cont.P.(MD)No.2820 of 2025 in W.P.(MD)No.24372 of 2024 — contempt petition under Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act — Tahsildar, Manamelkudi, Pudukottai District held not guilty of contempt for delay in implementing direction to clear encroachments — eight months' time to vacate earlier granted to encroachers in W.P(MD)Nos.30911 of 2025 to 30927 of 2025 while sustaining eviction order — fresh direction to respondent to clear encroachments on expiry of eight months — contempt petition closed.
What did the court decide?
No punishment imposed for contempt; the respondent is directed to ensure that the encroachments are cleared on expiry of the eight months' period granted to the encroachers; the contempt petition stands closed. ¶19