Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, T. Murugesan, 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.36058 of 2024 dated 24.06.2025. The respondent was Mr. Shreya P. Singh, IAS, Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board. The petitioner sought to punish the respondent for non-compliance. During the hearing, the learned Standing Counsel for the respondent submitted that the directions of the Court had been complied with vide order dated 21.01.2026. The Court recorded this submission and, finding no further cause for action, 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 Orders - The contempt petition alleged wilful disobedience of an order dated 24.06.2025 in W.P.No.36058 of 2024. The respondent's counsel submitted that directions had been complied with vide order dated 21.01.2026. The Court recorded the submission and closed the contempt petition, holding that no further action was required. (Paras 1-4)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the respondent had wilfully disobeyed the order dated 24.06.2025 in W.P.No.36058 of 2024.
Final Decision
The contempt petition is closed recording the submission of compliance by the respondent.
Law Points
- Contempt of Courts Act
- 1971
- Section 11
- Wilful disobedience
- Compliance with court orders
Case Details
2026 LawText (MAD) (02) 170
Mr. Balan Haridas (for petitioner), Mr. S. Karthikeyan (for respondent)
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Nature of Litigation
Contempt petition alleging wilful disobedience of a court order.
Remedy Sought
Petitioner sought to punish the respondent for wilful disobedience of the order in W.P.No.36058 of 2024 dated 24.06.2025.
Filing Reason
Alleged non-compliance with the order dated 24.06.2025 in W.P.No.36058 of 2024.
Previous Decisions
Order dated 24.06.2025 in W.P.No.36058 of 2024; order dated 21.01.2026 directing compliance.
Issues
Whether the respondent wilfully disobeyed the order dated 24.06.2025 in W.P.No.36058 of 2024.
Submissions/Arguments
Petitioner argued that the respondent wilfully disobeyed the court order.
Respondent's counsel submitted that directions had been complied with vide order dated 21.01.2026.
Ratio Decidendi
Where the respondent complies with the court's directions, a contempt petition may be closed without further action.
Judgment Excerpts
This Contempt Petition has been filed to punish the respondent for wilful disobedience of the order passed by this Court in W.P.No.36058 of 2024 dated 24.06.2025.
The learned Standing Counsel would submit that they have complied with the directions of this Court vide order dated 21.01.2026.
Recording the above submission of the learned Standing Counsel, this Contempt Petition is closed.
Procedural History
The petitioner filed W.P.No.36058 of 2024, which was disposed of on 24.06.2025. Subsequently, the petitioner filed this contempt petition on 05.02.2026 alleging non-compliance. The court had earlier passed an order on 21.01.2026 directing compliance. On 05.02.2026, the respondent's counsel submitted compliance, and the petition was closed.
Acts & Sections
- Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Section 11
