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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 21219
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN, J
VARGHESE MATHEW – Appellant
Versus
GRANDHE SAIKRISHNA IAS – Respondent
CON.CASE(C) NO. 792 OF 2026 | WP(C) NO. 44974 OF 2025
For the Appellants/Petitioners: K.R.PRATHISH
For the Respondents: SMT DEEPA V
Non-appearance of petitioners to respond to issued notices does not constitute contempt.
Headnote:This Court reviewed a contempt case alleging violation of previous directions. The Government Pleader affirmed that notices were issued to the petitioners, who failed to appear, indicating no contempt. The petitioners may appear before the respondent for further action. The case is thus closed as there exists no contempt.
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| 1. contempt case filed due to alleged violation. (Para 1) |
| 2. no contempt due to petitioners' non-appearance. (Para 2) |
JUDGMENT
This contempt case is filed alleging violation of the directions in the judgment dated 15.12.2025 in WP(C) No.44974 of 2025.
2. The learned Government Pleader, after getting instructions, submitted that the notice was issued twice to the petitioner for considering the application filed in accordance with the Kerala Land Utilisation Order. The petitioner has not turned up. That is why there is a delay.
If that is the case, there is no contempt. The petitioners can appear before the respondent, and once the petitioners appear, the consequential orders will be passed by the respondents forthwith, as directed by this court.
With the above observation, the contempt case is closed.
