T.Lakshmi vs G.Krishnapriya Chief Educational Officer Trichy District

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 18750

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR, J
T.Lakshmi – Appellant
Versus
G.Krishnapriya Chief Educational Officer Trichy District – Respondent
W.P.(MD) No.19876 of 2025

Important Points

Compliance with court orders mitigates contempt proceedings.

Subject

Contempt of Court - Disobedience of Court Orders

Act Referred

Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: S.11

Headnote

This case arises under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, regarding an alleged disobedience of a court order. The court found that the respondent complied with the previous orders, leading to the dismissal of the contempt petition. The court noted that the petitioner could take further legal steps if dissatisfied with the recent proceedings (paragraphs 1-3). The issue centered on the compliance with court orders, with the court affirming the respondent's adherence to the directive issued (paragraph 2). Consequently, the contempt petition was closed as compliance was verified (final outcome).

Advocates:
For the Appellant: Mr.T.Aswin Raja Simman
For the Respondent: Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar Additional Government Pleader

Table of Content
1. allegation of willful disobedience of court order. (Para 1)
2. verification of compliance with court order. (Para 2)
3. closure of contempt petition. (Para 3)

O R D E R

This contempt case has been filed by the petitioner complaining willful disobedience of the order dated 22.07.2025, in W.P.(MD) No.19876 of

2025, passed by this Court.

2. Today, when the matter is taken up for consideration, Mr.N.Satheesh Kumar, learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondent / contemnor, placed before this Court a copy of the proceedings bearing Na.Ka.No.006910/Aa1/2025, dated 18.02.2026, issued by the respondent / contemnor considering the representation submitted by the petitioner. In the light of the same, this Court is satisfied that the respondent / contemnor has complied with the order passed by this Court.

3. Accordingly, this contempt petition is closed. Incase the petitioner is aggrieved by the proceedings bearing Na.Ka.No. 006910/Aa1/2025, dated 18.02.2026, issued by the respondent / contemnor, it is left open to her to take appropriate steps in accordance with law.