S.Karthikeyan v. Ditto
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; single-member bench of R.Vijayakumar, J.; decision dated 27.02.2026; Cont.P.(MD)No.484 of 2026 in W.P.(MD)No.23868 of 2025; petitioner S.Karthikeyan (counsel I.Velpradeep) v. Municipal Commissioner, Palani Municipal Office, Dindigul District (Standing Counsel Maurya); contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 alleging non-compliance with the writ-order direction of 03.09.2025 to consider a representation and pass orders within one month; compliance shown by rejecting proceedings dated 23.02.2026; petition closed with liberty to challenge that order. Statute cited: Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. No precedents cited. No monetary amounts involved.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to challenge the respondent's proceedings dated 23.02.2026 (which rejected his request) if he is so advised.