M.Duraiarasan v. Bharathi

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Duraiarasan

...Petitioner

vs.

Bharathi, Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowments Department, Sivagangai District.

...Contemnor Prayer: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act praying to punish the contemnor / 2nd respondent for deliberate and wilful disobedience of the order of this Court dated 13.06.2025 in W.P. (MD)No.15345 of 2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Gokul For Respondent : Mr.J.K.Jayaselan, Government Advocate

ORDER

The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent would submit that, in the present case, the second respondent is conducting enquiry and orders are yet to be passed.

2. Recording the above submission, this Contempt Petition is closed. 1/3

3. It is made clear that the second respondent shall retain the amount, if any, collected from the devotees for the purpose of goat slaughter, and while passing orders, shall furnish those details to the petitioner. 16.02.2026 Speaking / Non-speaking order Index : Yes/No NCC : Yes/No mbi To The Joint Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Endowments Department, Sivagangai District.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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