2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 30384

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J
Kamala – Appellant
Versus
Elangovan, Sub Registrar, Keelarajakularaman Sub Registrar Office, Virudhunagar District – Respondent
W.P(MD)No.24442 of 2025

Contempt proceedings stayed pending Division Bench order outcome, liberty for revival granted.

Headnote:The Contempt Petition under Section 11 of Contempts of Courts Act, 1971 alleges willful disobedience of the order dated 10.09.2025 in W.P(MD)No.24442 of 2025. Facts involve petitioner's claim against Sub Registrar for non-compliance. Court notes stay by Division Bench, closing petition with liberty for revival post-Writ Appeal outcome. Issue framed as willful disobedience warranting punishment. Ratio: Proceedings deferred due to appellate stay, preserving petitioner's rights conditionally. Contempt Petition closed for the present.