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2024 Supreme(Mad) 1213
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.
K.P. Gopu - Petitioner
Versus
Mr. Babu & Ors. - Respondents
CONT.P.No.2249 of 2024 in W.P.No.13391 of 2023
Decided On : 09-08-2024
Important Points
Compliance with a court order negates the basis for a contempt petition under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Subject
Contempt of Court - Compliance with Court Orders
Act Referred
Headnote
CONTEMPT - COURT ORDERS - The court addressed a contempt petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, regarding the alleged violation of a prior order. The respondents claimed compliance with the order, leading the court to conclude that no further adjudication was necessary, resulting in the closure of the contempt petition without costs.
Fact of the Case:
A contempt petition was filed against the respondents for allegedly violating a court order dated 09.06.2023 in W.P.No.13391 of 2023.
Finding of the Court:
The respondents, represented by the Government Advocate, asserted that they had complied with the court's order, prompting the court to determine that no further action was required.
Issues: Whether the respondents violated the court's order and if the contempt petition should proceed.
Ratio Decidendi: The court found that since the respondents claimed compliance with the order, there was no basis for continuing the contempt proceedings.
Result: The contempt petition was closed without costs.
For the Petitioner: Ms. R. Saritha.
For the Respondents:Mr. D. Gopal Government Advocate.
ORDER :
S.M. Subramaniam, J.
[PRAYER: Contempt Petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, pleased to punish the respondents for having violated the order dated 09.06.2023 passed by this Court in W.P.No.13391 of 2023.]
The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents would submit that the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.13391 of 2023 dated 09.06.2023 has been complied with. Thus, no further adjudication needs to be undertaken.
2. Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed. No costs.
