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Dr.Vijaya Rani, I.a.S., v. High Court of Madras

Madras HC24 Apr 2026SUB APPL/524/2026

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The court recalled bailable warrants issued against three applicants who are also contemnors. The recall was granted following the filing of a Writ Appeal. Personal appearance for the day was dispensed with, but future appearance when required was ordered.

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Bailable warrants issued vide order dated 10.04.2026 were recalled. Personal appearance of contemnors dispensed with for the day.

Dr.Vijaya Rani, I.a.S., Vs High Court of Madras — Contempt of Court | Madras HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 24.04.2026

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Coram:

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN

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Sub.A.Nos.524, 525 & 526 of 2026 in Cont.P.Nos.2542 of 2023, 974 & 132 of 2024

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Dr.Vijaya Rani I.A.S. The Arbitrator and District Collector, Singaravelar Maaligai, No.62, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. .. Applicant in Sub.A.No.524/26 Mageswari Ravi Kumar, I.A.S. Additional Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, Secretariat, Chennai – 600 009. .. Applicant in Sub.A.No.525/26 Mrs.S.Amirtha Jothi, I.A.S. The Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, No.571, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai – 600 035. .. Applicant in Sub.A.No.526/26 Vs. High Court of Madras, Chennai – 600 104. ...Respondent in Sub.A.Nos.524 & 526/2026 1. High Court of Madras, Chennai – 600 104. 2. Shreya P.Singh, I.A.S, Executive Director, Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women, Chennai ...Respondents in Sub.A.Nos.525/26

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Prayer in all the Applications : These Sub Applications are filed seeking recall of the bailable warrant issued against the applicants vide order dated 10.04.2026 in the above Contempt Petitions.

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For Applicants : Mr.R.Ramanlal, AAG, Assisted by Mr.A.Gokulakrishnan, Additional Public Prosecutor For Respondent : Mr.C.R.Malarvannan for High Court of Madras

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COMMON ORDER

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The learned Additional Advocate General for the respondents/contemnors,

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would submit that Writ Appeal has been filed and the First Bench of this Court given the relief not to precipitate the contempt proceedings.

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2 Hence the bailable warrants issued to the contemnors vide order dated

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10.04.2026 are hereby recalled and the Sub Applications are ordered. The personal appearance of the contemnors is dispensed with for today only.

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3 However, it is made that the contemnors shall appear before this Court as

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and when their presence is required by this Court.

24.04.2026

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P.VELMURUGAN. J.

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Sub.A.Nos.524, 525 & 526 of 2026 in Cont.P.Nos.2542 of 2023, 974 & 132 of 2024

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Dr.Vijaya Rani, I.a.S., v. High Court of Madras

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