M.Thangaiyan, v. Mr. P.Amarnath,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T. VINOD KUMAR M.Thangaiyan Petitioner Vs Mr. P.Amarnath, Administrator, E-2602, P.Pudupettai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., Pudupettai, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.

Contemnor PRAYER Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to punish the respondent for willful and deliberate disobedience of the Order passed by this Court in W.P.No.14893 of 2018 dated 12.01.2023 For Petitioner:

Mr.M.Kaviveerapan For Contemnors:

Mr.S.Ravikumar, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

When the Contempt Petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondent submits that as against the Judgment dated 14.02.2025 in W.A.No.3572 of 2023 the respondent 1/4

herein had preferred Special Leave Petition before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, and the Hon'ble Supreme Court while condoning the delay, had issued notice to the respondent / petitioner and also stayed contempt proceedings.

2. The learned Special Government Pleader submitting as above, has placed before this Court a copy of the order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court dated 08.01.2026. Since, the order of this court dated 12.01.2023 in W.P.No.14893 of 2018 as affirmed by the Division Bench of this Court in W.A.No.3572 of 2023, is sub judice before the Hon'ble Supreme Court and the Hon'ble Supreme Court having granted stay of the contempt proceedings, this Court is of the view that no useful purpose would be served in keeping the present Contempt Petition pending on the file of this Court till the Special Leave Petition before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, is adjudicated.

3. Thus, the present Contempt Petition is closed.

4. However, liberty is granted to the petitioner to seek revival of the Contempt Petition after disposal of the Special Leave Petition by the Hon'ble Supreme Court and in the event of the respondent requiring to comply with the order in the Writ Petition. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-04-2026 vum Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order 2/4

To 1.Mr. P.Amarnath, Administrator, E-2602, P.Pudupettai Primary Agricultural Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., Pudupettai, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District.

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T.VINOD KUMAR J.

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