Prof. Dr.S.Kuppusamy, v. Dr.Rita John And Another

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 23-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI CONT P No. 3752 of 2025 Prof. Dr.S.Kuppusamy, S/o.Sambhasivam, Department of Indian History (Retd), 110, Main Road, Thanthai Periyar Nagar, Chenkurichi Post, Ulundurpet Taluk, Kallakurichi District-606 115.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Dr.Rita John The Registrar, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. Dr. P.Sankar, I.A.S., The Principal Secretary to Government, Convener, Syndicate-Committee, University of Madras, Higher Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

..Contemnor(s) Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, seeking to punish the respondents in accordance with law for wilful disobedience and non-compliance of the order in W.P.No. 39452 of 2024 dated 31.01.2025.

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For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Saravana Kumar For Contemnor(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander Standing Counsel

ORDER

This Contempt Petition is filed seeking to punish the respondents for wilful disobedience of the order dated 31.01.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.No. 39452 of 2024.

2.

Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that, the order under contempt has been complied with.

3.

In view of the above submissions, this Court is of the view that there is no wilful disobedience on the part of the respondents/contemnors. Accordingly, this Contempt Petition is closed. 23-01-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rts Page No.2 of 4

To

1. The Registrar, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Convener, Syndicate-Committee, University of Madras, Higher Education Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai-600 009.

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M.DHANDAPANI, J.

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