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A.Santhirarajan v. Gahan Deep Singh Bedi IAS

Madras HC28 Jan 2026CONT P(MD)/3725/2025

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What is this about?

Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) contempt petition closed on 28.01.2026 upon recording compliance with its orders in W.A.(MD)No.1589 of 2024 dated 31.07.2024. Petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 by A.Santhirarajan against contemnors including the Secretary to Government (Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Welfare), Commissioner/Director of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, District Collector (Theni District), Commissioner Kambam Union and Assistant Director, Local Audit (Theni District). No punishment imposed. Petitioner's counsel: S. Ramsundarvijayraj; respondents represented by F. Deepak, Special Government Pleader.

What did the court decide?

No punishment imposed; the Court recorded that its order in W.A.(MD)No.1589 of 2024 has been complied with and closed the contempt petition. ¶33

A.Santhirarajan Vs Gahan Deep Singh Bedi IAS — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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Cont.P.(MD)No.3725 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 28.01.2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.RAJASEKAR

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Cont. P(MD)No.3725 of 2025 in W.A.(MD)No.1589 of 2024

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A.Santhirarajan

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... Petitioner / Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.Gahan Deep Singh Bedi

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The Secretary to Government, Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Welfare,

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Chennai-600 009.

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2.Ponnaiah

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The Commissioner / Director,

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Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Saithapet,

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Chennai-600 015.

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3.Ranjith Singh

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The District Collector, O/o The District Collecorate,

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Theni District.

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4.Makkathamma

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The Commissioner, Kambam Union, Kambam,

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Theni District.

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1/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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Cont.P.(MD)No.3725 of 2025

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5.B.Saraswathi The Assistant Director, Local Audit, Theni District.

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... Contemnors / Respondents

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Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to punish the contemnors / respondents herein for their willful, wanton and utter disregard to the orders passed by this Court in W.A.(MD)No. 1589 of 2024, dated 31.07.2024 under the Contempt of Courts Act.

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For Petitioner :Mr.S.Ramsundarvijayraj

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For Respondents :Mr.F.Deepak Special Government Pleader

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.)

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The order passed by this Court has been complied with. The Contempt Petition is closed.

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[G.R.S., J.] [K.R.S., J.] 28.01.2026 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi