Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, a retired employee of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, filed a contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging wilful disobedience of an order passed by the Madras High Court in W.P.No. 13909 of 2025 dated 18.06.2025. The respondents were the Managing Director of the Corporation and the Administrator of the Pension Fund Trust. During the hearing, the learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent submitted that the directions of the court had been complied with. The learned counsel for the petitioner acknowledged this compliance. Recording these submissions, the court found no wilful disobedience and closed the contempt petition. The order was passed by Justice C. Kumarappan on 05-02-2026.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Wilful Disobedience - Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Compliance with Court Order - The contempt petition alleged wilful disobedience of a High Court order in a writ petition. The respondents' counsel submitted that the directions had been complied with, and the petitioner's counsel acknowledged the compliance. The court recorded the submissions and closed the contempt petition, holding that no further action was required. (Paras 2-4)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the respondents committed wilful disobedience of the order dated 18.06.2025 in W.P.No. 13909 of 2025, warranting punishment under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.
Final Decision
The contempt petition is closed, recording the compliance submitted by the respondents and acknowledged by the petitioner.
Law Points
- Contempt of Courts Act
- 1971
- Section 11
- Wilful Disobedience
- Compliance
- Closure of Contempt Proceedings
Case Details
2026 LawText (MAD) (02) 169
Mr.V.S.Jagadeesan for petitioner, Mr.M.Aswin for first respondent
Thiru. K.Gunasekaran and Tmt. K.Bhama
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Nature of Litigation
Contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of a High Court order in a writ petition.
Remedy Sought
Petitioner sought punishment of respondents for wilful disobedience of the order dated 18.06.2025 in W.P.No. 13909 of 2025.
Filing Reason
Alleged non-compliance with the court's directions in the writ petition.
Previous Decisions
Order dated 18.06.2025 in W.P.No. 13909 of 2025 passed by the Madras High Court.
Issues
Whether the respondents committed wilful disobedience of the order dated 18.06.2025 in W.P.No. 13909 of 2025.
Submissions/Arguments
Respondents' counsel submitted that they had complied with the directions of the court.
Petitioner's counsel acknowledged the compliance.
Ratio Decidendi
When the respondents comply with the court's directions and the petitioner acknowledges such compliance, no wilful disobedience is established, and the contempt petition is liable to be closed.
Judgment Excerpts
The learned Standing Counsel would submit that they have complied with the directions of this Court.
The learned counsel for the petitioner would also acknowledge the same.
Recording the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Contempt Petition is closed.
Procedural History
The petitioner filed W.P.No. 13909 of 2025, which was disposed of on 18.06.2025. Subsequently, the petitioner filed this contempt petition on the ground of alleged wilful disobedience. The court heard the matter on 05-02-2026 and closed the petition upon compliance being reported and acknowledged.
Acts & Sections
- Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Section 11
