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M.Renukadevi v. K. Gopal I.A.S.

Contempt – Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971

Madras HC29 Jan 2026CONT P(MD)/84/2024

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Madurai Bench of Madras High Court (G.R. Swaminathan, J., 29.01.2026) closed contempt petition Cont. P(MD)No.84 of 2024 (M. Renukadevi v. K. Gopal, N. Subbaiyan, V.P. Jeya Seelan, P. Senthil Kumar, Secretary and Branch Manager of Virudhunagar District Central Co-operative Bank) filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for alleged willful disobedience of the order dated 20.01.2023 in W.P.(MD)No.24411 of 2022, in view of the interim stay granted in W.A.(MD)No.349 of 2023; revival of the contempt petition permitted on the outcome of the writ appeal.

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Contempt petition closed in view of the interim stay in W.A.(MD)No.349 of 2023, with liberty to the petitioner's counsel to seek revival of the contempt petition based on the outcome of the writ appeal. ¶33

M.Renukadevi Vs K. Gopal I.A.S. — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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Cont. P(MD)No.84 of 2024

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 29.01.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN

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Cont. P(MD)No.84 of 2024 in W.P.(MD)No.24411 of 2022

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M.Renukadevi ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.K.Gopal

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The State of Tamil Nadu represented by

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The Secretary to Co-operative Society, Secretariat,

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Chennai.

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2.N.Subbaiyan

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The Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Chennai.

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3.V.P.Jeya Seelan,

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The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

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4.P.Senthil Kumar

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The Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Virudhunagar-626 002.

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

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Cont. P(MD)No.84 of 2024

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5.The Secretary,

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The Virudhunagar District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Old Bus Stand Road, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District.

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6.Raja Lakshmi The Branch Manager, The Virudhunagar District Central Co-operative Bank Limited, Puliyampatti Branch, Old Bus Stand Road, Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar District. ... Respondents

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Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to issue summons to the contemnors / respondents herein and deal with him in accordance with law for their willful disobedience of the order made in W.P.(MD)No.24411 of 2022, dated 20.01.2023 on the file of this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Kaliraj

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For Respondents : Mr.Veerakathiravan Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.S.Saji Bino Special Government Pleader

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

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Cont. P(MD)No.84 of 2024

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ORDER

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In view of the interim stay granted in W.A.(MD)No.349 of 2023,

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the contempt petition stands closed. The learned counsel for the petitioner can seek revival of the contempt petition based on the outcome of the writ appeal.

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29.01.2026

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Index: Yes/No Internet: Yes/No rmi

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