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2024 Supreme(Mad) 1215
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.
Perumal - Petitioner
Versus
Mr. Uma & Ors. - Respondents
CONT.P.No.2167 of 2024 in W.P.No.23673 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.
Subject
Contempt of Court - Compliance with Court Orders
Act Referred
Headnote
CONTEMPT - COURT ORDERS - The court addressed a contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, regarding the alleged willful disobedience of its prior order. The petitioner’s counsel confirmed compliance with the court's order, leading to the closure of the contempt petition without further adjudication.
Fact of the Case:
A contempt petition was filed alleging willful disobedience of a court order from W.P.No.23673 of 2023 dated 11.08.2023.
Finding of the Court:
The court found that the order in question had been complied with, as confirmed by the petitioner’s counsel.
Issues: Whether the respondents willfully disobeyed the court's order and if the contempt petition should proceed.
Ratio Decidendi: The court determined that since compliance was confirmed, there was no need for further adjudication on the contempt petition.
Result: The contempt petition was closed without costs.
For the Petitioner: Mr. V. Elangovan.
For the Respondents:Mr. S.J. Mohammed Sathik 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 the willful disobedience of the orders of this Court passed in W.P.No.23673 of 2023 dated 11.08.2023 under the provisions of Contempt of Courts Act.]
The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.23673 of 2023 dated 11.08.2023 has been complied with. Thus, no further adjudication needs to be undertaken.
2. Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed. No costs.
