Karpagam v. L.Suburayalu
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court contempt petition closed without initiating proceedings: CONT P No. 85 of 2026 (decided 06-02-2026, Justice N. Anand Venkatesh); Section 11 Contempt of Courts Act; alleged willful disobedience of W.P.No.37529 of 2024 order dated 23.07.2025; petitioner Karpagam vs contemnor/respondent L.Suburayalu, Registrar of Births and Deaths, Greater Chennai Corporation Zone - 05, Division 59-A, Royapuram; compliance evidenced by proceeding dated 29.01.2026 and communication of the order to the petitioner by registered post; advocates S.Krishnamoorthy (petitioner) and S.Gopinathan (contemnor).
What did the court decide?
Closure of the Contempt Petition after recording that the proceeding dated 29.01.2026 was placed before the Court and that the order has been communicated to the petitioner through registered post. ¶23