2025 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 65426

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ, G.ARUL MURUGAN, J
G.Santhanapathy – Appellant
Versus
The Greater Chennai Corporation – Respondent
W.P.No.41599 of 2025 | W.M.P.No.46621 of 2025 | W.M.P.No.46626 of 2025

The court may dismiss repetitive petitions failing to show compliance with prior orders, emphasizing contempt jurisdiction as the appropriate remedy for disobedience.

Headnote:This judgment addresses the issuance of a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, addressing allegations of non-compliance with previous court orders concerning unauthorized structures. The court finds that petitions reiterating similar directions can be adequately dealt with through contempt jurisdictions. The main issue articulated involves the proper disposition of previous contraventions of court orders, to which the court posits: "there is willful disobedience" thereby justifying recourse to contempt procedures instead of repetitively issuing orders. The court's reasoning centers upon the principle that contempt can be addressed without redundant petitions. The Writ Petition is dismissed but allows for the option of a contempt petition if necessary, with no costs ordered.