Case brief
What is this about?
Arulkumar v. Nithiya (Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO), Periyar Main Canal Section, Chittampatti Sub Division I, Madurai), Cont.P.(MD)No.2553 of 2025 in W.P.(MD)No.5180 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 02.04.2026 (Coram: G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalandhi, JJ.). Contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 alleging wilful disobedience of the writ order dated 25.02.2025; the Court recorded compliance and closed the petition. No precedent cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
The Court recorded that its order in W.P.(MD)No.5180 of 2025 has been complied with, and accordingly closed the contempt petition without imposing any punishment. ¶18