C.Periyaswamy, v. Tmt. Supriya Sahu, Ias., and another
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, 12.02.2026, Hemant Chandangoudar J. — Cont P.No.2539 of 2025, C.Periyaswamy (Retired Health Inspector) v. Secretary to Government, Health and Family Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu and Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicines. Contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 over alleged wilful disobedience of orders dated 19.12.2022 in W.P.No.4996 of 2008; compliance reported — services regularised, proposal dated 04.02.2026 sent to Accounts Department for disbursement of dues; petition closed with liberty to revive if amount not disbursed. No quantum stated; no precedents discussed.
What did the court decide?
Contempt Petition closed following reported compliance of the order dated 19.12.2022 in W.P.No.4996 of 2008, with liberty preserved to the petitioner to revive the contempt petition if the amount due is not disbursed.