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K.Mavoa jacob v. Malai Sami

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Section 11

Madras HC16 Jul 2025CONT P(MD)/2997/2024

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Cont.P(MD)No.2997 of 2024, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), L. Victoria Gowri, J., decided 16.07.2025. Contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 by K.Mavoa Jacob against Malai Sami (Inspector of Police, Alanganallur Nagar), J.Loganathan (Commissioner of Police, Madurai City) and Kasi (Inspector of Police, S.S.Colony) for alleged violation of order dated 12.11.2024 in W.P.(MD) No.26934 of 2024. Compliance with the writ order was recorded and the contempt petition was closed; no punishment imposed. Fourth contemnor deleted vide order dated 12.12.2024.

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None; contempt petition closed after recording compliance with the underlying writ order. ¶25

K.Mavoa jacob Vs Malai Sami — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2025)

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Cont.P(MD)No.2997 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 16.07.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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Cont.P(MD)No.2997 of 2024

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K.Mavoa Jacob

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... Petitioner/Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.Malai Sami, Inspector of Police, Inspector of Police (Law & Order), Alanganallur Nagar Police Station, Madurai District.

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2.J.Loganathan, Commissioner of Police, Madurai City.

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3.Kasi, Inspector of Police (L & O), S.S.Colony Police Station, Madurai District.

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4.***** ... Contemnors/Respondents

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(R4 is deleted vide Court order, dated 12.12.2024)

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PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to initiate appropriate Contempt Proceedings against the Contemnors/ respondents 4 and 2 herein for their willful, wanton and deliberate

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Cont.P(MD)No.2997 of 2024

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disobedience in complying with the order dated 12.11.2024 passed in W.P.(MD) No.26934 of 2024 by this Court and to punish the contemnors/ respondents for having committed contempt of Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Kavinprasath

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For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjad Khan Government Advocate

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ORDER

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The present contempt petition has been filed alleging violation of the orders of this Court in W.P.(MD) No.26934 of 2024, dated 12.11.2024.

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, it is submitted before the Court that the order passed by this Court in W.P.(MD) No.26934 of 2024 has been complied with.

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