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V.Mari v. Dr. Supriya Sahu, I.a.S., and another

Contempt – Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, Section 11

Madras HC21 Jan 2026CONT P/4413/2025

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V.Mari v. Dr.Supriya Sahu, I.A.S. & Mr.Srinivas R.Reddy, I.F.S. — Cont.P.No.4413 of 2025, Madras High Court, decided 21.01.2026 by N. Sathish Kumar J. Contempt petition under Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act 1971, over alleged willful non-compliance with the order dated 03.08.2023 in W.P.No.18365 of 2023 (Environment and Forest Department / Principal Chief Conservator of Forest). Compliance reported by Government Advocate Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik, not disputed by petitioner's counsel Mr.S.Mani; petition closed, no costs. No precedent discussed.

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Contempt petition closed with no costs, upon reported and undisputed compliance with the order dated 03.08.2023 in W.P.No.18365 of 2023; no punitive action taken against the respondents. ¶20

V.Mari Vs Dr. Supriya Sahu, I.a.S., and another — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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Cont.P.No.4413 of 2025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 21.01.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR

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Contempt Petition No.4413 of 2025

V.Mari

.. Petitioner

Vs.

1.Dr.Supriya Sahu, I.A.S., Secretary, Environment and Forest Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

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2.Mr.Srinivas R.Reddy, I.F.S., The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, (Head of Forest Force) Velachery Main Road, Guindy, Chennai-600 032. .. Respondents

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This contempt petition has been filed under section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 seeking to punish the respondents for their willful disobedience in not complying with the order dated 03.08.2023 passed by this Court in W.P.No.18365 of 2023 and pass such further or other orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mani For Respondents : Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik, Government Advocate

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Cont.P.No.4413 of 2025

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ORDER

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When this contempt petition has been taken up for hearing, Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik, learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents submitted that the order passed by this Court dated 03.08.2023 has been complied with. The learned counsel appearing for

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the contempt petitioner has also not disputed the same. The submissions made by both learned counsel have been recorded. In the light of the same, the contempt petition is closed. No costs.

21.01.2026

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