Mary v. Arivozhi
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What is this about?
Contempt petition under Section 11, Contempt of Court Act, 1971 (Madurai Bench, Madras High Court; Cont.P.(MD) 2868/2024 in W.P.(MD) 25283/2023; decision 25.04.2025; Hon'ble Mrs. Justice L. Victoria Gowri). Subject: alleged willful disobedience of writ order dated 11.09.2024 involving unpaid salary arrears of a petitioner (Mary); respondents are education officials - Director of Elementary School Education (Chennai), District Educational Officer (Elementary), Tenkasi, and Block Educational Office, Kuruvikulam Range, Tirunelveli. Outcome: order complied with except arrears; respondents directed to consider and dispose of the school's proposal within three (3) months; contempt petition closed without punishment; advocates - Mr.S.Chellapandian for petitioner, Mr.T.Amjad Khan (Government Advocate) for respondents. Keywords: salary arrears, elementary education, proposal disposal, contempt closed, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli.