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Babu v. Dr.P.Sankar, Ias., and 2 others

Madras HC27 Feb 2026CONT P/123/2026

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Contempt petition closed recording compliance; Madras High Court; M. Dhandapani J.; CONT P No. 123 of 2026; Section 11 Contempt of Courts Act 1971; wilful disobedience of order dated 19.11.2025 in W.P.No.29531 of 2025; transfer revoked and petitioner rejoined original place of duty on 05.02.2026; no punishment imposed; connected Sub Application Nos. 289 & 290 of 2026 closed; contemnors included Principal, Government Polytechnic College, Uthangarai.

What did the court decide?

The Court recorded the submission that, following its earlier direction, the petitioner had joined duty at the original place from which he was transferred, doing so on 05.02.2026. ¶23

Babu Vs Dr.P.Sankar, Ias., and 2 others — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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CONT P No. 123 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 27-02-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI

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CONT P No. 123 of 2026

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and Sub Application Nos.289 & 290 of 2026

Babu

..Petitioner(s)

Dr.P.Sankar, IAS., Secretary to Government, Department of Higher Education, Fort St. George, Chennai 09.

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Tmt. J.Innocent Divya, The Commissioner, Directorate of Technical Education, Guindy, Chennai 25.

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M.Vijayan, The Principal, Government Polytechnic College, Uthangarai, Krishnagiri District - 635 207.

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..Contemnor(s)

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Prayer: This Contempt Petition is filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 seeking to punish the Respondents for willful disobedience of the order in W.P.No.29531 of 2025 dated 19.11.2025 on the file of this Hon'ble Court

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Sankarasubbu For Contemnor(s): Mr.A.Selvendran, SGP

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

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CONT P No. 123 of 2026

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ORDER

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This Contempt Petition has been filed seeking to punish the respondents for wilful disobedience of the order dated 19.11.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.No.29531 of 2025.

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This Court vide order dated 19.11.2025 directed the respondents to

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permit the petitioner to join duty at the original place from which he was transferred, forthwith. Accordingly, the petitioner has joined duty in the same place on 05.02.2026.

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