Jothimani v. Sugna and another
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition closed by Madras High Court (CONT.P.No.1829 of 2023, Jothimani v. Sugna, Tashildar & Shanthi BDO, Sulur/Sultanapet, Coimbatore, decided 29-01-2026). SGP for respondents submitted no encroachment identified in Cart Track or water body; Court held no further adjudication required; petition stands closed; liberty to petitioner to represent to competent authority on any other encroachments; no costs. Background: alleged wilful disobedience of order dated 3.2.2022 in W.P.No.1483 of 2022.
What did the court decide?
Contempt petition closed without adjudication or punitive action; petitioner left free to approach the competent authority by way of representation regarding any other encroachments; no costs. ¶23