P.Veeranan v. Gowri, the Village Panchayat President
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – S.11 – Compliance with writ order
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) contempt petition (Cont.P.(MD)No.1136 of 2021) under Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging wilful non-compliance by Gowri, Village Panchayat President, Kandamanur Panchayat, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District, with the High Court's order dated 22.03.2021 in W.P.(MD)No.4304 of 2020; petition filed by P.Veeranan; Court recorded compliance and closed the petition; decided 25.02.2026 by G.R.Swaminathan J. and R.Kalaimathi J.
What did the court decide?
The Court recorded that its earlier order had been complied with, and consequently closed the contempt petition without imposing any punishment. ¶17