R.Kasthuri v. K.Ravi Kumar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 07/11/2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU R.Kasthuri ... Petitioner Vs K.Ravi Kumar The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Kumbakonam Limited Karaikudi Zone Karaikudi Sivagangai District.

... Contemnor / Respondent PRAYER :- Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to punish the Contemnor /2nd respondent for his willful non compliance on the order of this Honourable Court made in W.P.(MD). No. 18462/2025 dated 08.07.2025 and to pass such further or other orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit and proper in the above circumstances and thus render justice.

For Petitioner : M/s.A.Haja Mohideen Advocate.

For Respondent : Mr.K.Ramaiah Standing Counsel 1/4

ORDER

Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Standing Counsel appearing for the contemnor/respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation has been considered and rejected by stating reason that as she had already been divorced the deceased employee.

2. The learned Counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner herein is benefited with the decree of Civil Court.

3. The merits of the claim of the petitioner cannot be decided in a contempt petition. Accordingly, this Contempt petition stands closed, with a liberty to the petitioner to challenge the order of rejection in accordance with law, if she is so advised. No costs. 07.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No gvn 2/4

To K.Ravi Kumar The General Manager Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Kumbakonam Limited Karaikudi Zone Karaikudi Sivagangai District.

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K.KUMARESH BABU, J.

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ORDER

IN Date : 07/11/2025 4/4