Madras High CourtCONT P/571/2026closed

R.Padmapriya v. R.Kannan

2026-04-09Honourable Mr Justice A.D.Jagadish Chandira4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 09-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA R.Padmapriya ..Petitioner Vs.

Mr.R.Kannan The Inspector of Police (crime) B4-High Court Police Station, Chennai - 600 001.

..Respondent Prayer : Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, praying to punish the respondent for his acts of Contempt of Court for the wilful violation and disobedience of the order dated 15.12.2025 passed in W.P.(Crl.) No.1634 of 2025. For Petitioner :

Ms.Nithyapriyan T.P.

For Contemnor :

Ms.J.R.Archana, Government Advocate (Criminal Side)

ORDER

The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this petition.

2. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the respondent submitted that this Court, while disposing of WP.Crl.No.1634 of 2025, directed the petitioner to appear before the respondent for an inquiry. Since the petitioner failed to appear, the respondent closed the inquiry and hence, the respondent cannot be held liable for contempt.

3. At this juncture, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is willing to appear for the inquiry and requested that the respondent may be directed to reopen the petitioner's representation.

4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, the respondent is directed to reopen the petitioner's representation, conduct the inquiry and pass orders in accordance with law.

5. The Contempt Petition stands closed accordingly. 09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Sni To 1.Mr.R.Kannan The Inspector of Police (crime) B4-High Court Police Station, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA, J.

Sni 09-04-2026