Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, S. Sundarapandian, filed a contempt petition (CONT.P.No.1719 of 2024) before the Madras High Court seeking to punish the respondent, Mr. Suresh Gajendran, Deputy General Manager, Chennai Zone, Bank of Baroda, for alleged disobedience of the court's order dated 02.03.2022 passed in W.A.No.2324 of 2018. The matter came up before a Division Bench comprising Justice S.M. Subramaniam and Justice C. Kumarappan. On the date of hearing, there was no representation on behalf of the petitioner. The learned Standing Counsel for the respondent submitted that the order of the court had been complied with. Recording this submission, the court closed the contempt petition without any order as to costs. The court did not delve into the merits of the alleged disobedience as the compliance was reported and accepted.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Compliance with Order - Closure of Contempt Petition - The petitioner alleged disobedience of the court's order dated 02.03.2022 in W.A.No.2324 of 2018. The respondent's counsel submitted that the order had been complied with. Recording the submission, the court closed the contempt petition. Held that once compliance is reported and recorded, no further action is required (Paras 2-4).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the contemnor had complied with the court's order dated 02.03.2022 in W.A.No.2324 of 2018, warranting continuation of contempt proceedings.
Final Decision
The contempt petition is closed, recording the submission of compliance. No costs.
Law Points
- Contempt of court
- compliance with court order
- closure of contempt proceedings upon satisfaction
