S.Ravindran vs J. Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S.

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2026 Supreme(Mad) 632

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, K. RAJASEKAR, JJ.
S.Ravindran - Petitioner
Versus
Mr.J. Kumaragurubaran, I.A.S. - Respondent
Cont.P.No.3488 of 2025, W.P.No.10959 of 2025
Decided On : 23-01-2026

Important Points

Compliance with court orders is essential; acknowledgment of compliance by both parties leads to closure of contempt petitions.

Subject

Contempt of Court - Enforcement of Court Orders

Headnote

(A) Contempt of Court - Non-compliance with an order - The petitioner filed a contempt petition against the respondent for failing to comply with the court's order dated 27.03.2025 in W.P.No.10959 of 2025 - Compliance of the order was acknowledged by both parties during the hearing - Consequently, the contempt petition was closed without costs. (Paras 1-3)

(B) Orders of the Court - Enforcement - The enforcement of court orders is critical for upholding the rule of law and ensuring judicial authority. (Para 2)

Advocates Appeared:
For the Petitioner: Mr.M. Elumalai
For the Respondent: Mr. D.B.R. Prabhu Standing Counsel

Table of Content
1. petition filed for contempt due to non-compliance with court orders. (Para 1)
2. compliance with court order confirmed by both parties. (Para 2)
3. contempt petition closed, no costs ordered. (Para 3)

ORDER :

S.M. SUBRAMANIAM, J.

The Contempt Petition has been filed for punishing the respondents for having not obeyed the orders of this Court dated 27.03.2025 made in W.P.No.10959 of 2025.

2. When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned Standing Counsel appearing for the Respondents, submitted that the order of this Court has been complied with. The said submission has been affirmed by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

3. Recording the above submissions, this Contempt Petition is closed. No costs.