Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), represented by its Secretary, filed a contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, alleging willful disobedience of the order dated 12.06.2025 passed by the Madras High Court in W.P.No.11857 of 2025. The respondents were E.Sundaravalli, I.A.S., Director of Collegiate Education, and Dr.P.Ponmuthuramalingam, Regional Joint Director Collegiate Education, Madurai Region. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel submitted that the petitioner's representation had been favourably considered by the respondents vide order dated 31.10.2025. 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 original writ petition or the contempt allegations, as the compliance rendered the petition infructuous.
Headnote
A) Contempt of Court - Willful Disobedience - Section 11, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 - Compliance - The contempt petition was filed alleging willful disobedience of the order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025. The petitioner's counsel submitted that the representation had been favourably considered vide order dated 31.10.2025. Recording the submission, the court closed the contempt petition. Held that compliance renders the contempt petition infructuous (Paras 2-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the respondents willfully disobeyed the order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025.
Final Decision
Contempt petition closed. No costs.
Law Points
- Contempt of Courts Act
- 1971
- Section 11
- Compliance
- Closure
Case Details
2026 LawText (MAD) (01) 248
For Petitioner: Mr.E.Martin Jayakumar, For Respondents: Mr.A.Selvendiran, Special Government Pleader
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous), Rep.by its Secretary, Mr.G.Abiruben
1. E.Sundaravalli, I.A.S, Director of Collegiate Education, 2. Dr.P.Ponmuthuramalingam, Regional Joint Director Collegiate Education
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Nature of Litigation
Contempt petition for willful disobedience of court order
Remedy Sought
Petitioner sought to punish respondents for willful disobedience of order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025
Filing Reason
Respondents failed to comply with the order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025
Previous Decisions
Order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025 passed by the same court
Issues
Whether the respondents willfully disobeyed the order dated 12.06.2025 in W.P.No.11857 of 2025
Submissions/Arguments
Petitioner's counsel submitted that the petitioner's representation has been favourably considered vide order dated 31.10.2025
Ratio Decidendi
When the alleged contemnor complies with the court order, the contempt petition becomes infructuous and is liable to be closed.
Judgment Excerpts
When this Contempt Petition was taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner’s representation has been favourably considered, vide order dated 31.10.2025.
Recording the aforesaid submission, the Contempt Petition is closed. No costs.
Procedural History
The petitioner filed W.P.No.11857 of 2025, which was disposed of by order dated 12.06.2025. Alleging non-compliance, the petitioner filed Cont.P.No.3660 of 2025 on an unspecified date. The contempt petition was heard on 22.01.2026, when the petitioner's counsel informed the court of compliance, leading to closure.
Acts & Sections
- Contempt of Courts Act, 1971: Section 11
