A.v.Subramanian v. Shri. Kulothungan a, Ias.
Contempt – Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act
Case brief
What is this about?
MADRAS HIGH COURT, Cont.P.No.3231 of 2025, decided 20.01.2026, N. Sathish Kumar, J. Contempt petition under section 11, Contempt of Courts Act by A.V.Subramanian against Mr.Kulothungan A, I.A.S., Under Secretary to Government (Revenue), Department of Revenue, Govt. of Puducherry, for alleged wilful and wanton violation of the order dated 30.04.2024 in W.P.No.12199 of 2024. Compliance reported at hearing: order dated 19.01.2026 issued by the Local Administration Department, Government of Puducherry on the petitioner's representation dated 06.03.2024. Petition closed, no costs; petitioner left free to challenge the fresh order through appropriate legal course. Keywords: contempt, Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, compliance, Puducherry, Revenue Department, closure.
What did the court decide?
No punitive relief; the contempt petition was closed with 'No costs', the petitioner remaining at liberty to take appropriate legal course challenging the order dated 19.01.2026 passed by the Local Administration Department, Government of Puducherry.