B.Krishnamoorthy v. Mr.Venkatesan

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.10.2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH Contempt Petition No.2356 of 2016 B.Krishnamoorthy ... Petitioner vs.

Venkatesan, The Inspector of Police, Anti Land Grabbing Special Cell, Villupuram District.

... Respondent Contempt petition has been filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to punish the contemnor / respondent police for wilful disobedience of the order of this Court dated 19.11.2015 in Crl.O.P.No.26827 of 2015. For Petitioner : No appearance For Respondent : Mr.K.Mathan, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

This Court, by an order dated 19.11.2015 in Crl.O.P.No.26827 of 2015, directed the respondent herein to conduct enquiry on the complaint given by the petitioner dated 18.9.2015 and upon enquiry, if materials are gathered indicating commission of any cognizable offence,

he was directed to proceed further in accordance with law, as early as possible. Alleging that the said order has not been complied with, the present contempt petition has been filed.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing on 5.10.2016, learned Additional Public Prosecutor submitted that pursuant to the order passed by this Court, FIR has been registered in Crime No.347 of 2016. However, learned counsel for the petitioner was not present. Hence, the matter was directed to be posted today under the caption 'for dismissal'. Even today, when the matter was called, there is no representation on behalf of the petitioner. Hence, the contempt petition is dismissed for nonprosecution. SD/ JOINT REGISTRAR(OS) //Certified to be true copy// Dated at Madras this the day of 2016. COURT OFFICER(O.S.) From 25th Day of September 2008 the Registry is issuing certified copies of the Orders/Judgments/Decrees in this format.

SS/CO/15/03/2017 To Venkatesan, The Inspector of Police, Anti Land Grabbing Special Cell, Villupuram District