B.Prasad v. Mohammed Shabbir Alam. IAS
Contempt – Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, S.11 – Closure of contempt petition upon report of compliance
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, single Judge (S. Sounthar, J.), decision dated 15.06.2026 in Cont.P.No.1519 of 2026 under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: contempt petition against Mohammed Shabbir Alam I.A.S., Commissioner, Hosur City Municipal Corporation, for alleged non-compliance with the writ order dated 21.08.2023 in W.P.No.24513 of 2013 was closed after the Court recorded that a speaking order dated 26.12.2023 (Na.Ka.No.24513/2023/F1) had been passed on the petitioner's representation and its copy furnished; petitioner left free to pursue other legal remedies. No costs, no quantum, no precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
The Court recorded the respondent's submission that, pursuant to the direction issued in the main writ petition, the petitioner's representation was considered and an order was passed by the respondent on 26.12.2023 in Na.Ka.No.24513/2023/F1, a copy of which was produced and handed over to the petitioner's counsel.