J.Sam Merlin v. Uthaya Sankar Ias

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY J.Sam Merlin ... Petitioner Vs Thiru.Uthaya Sankar, IAS., Director, Department of Archaology, Tamil Valarchi Valaagam, Thamizh Salai, Egmore, Chennai - 600 008.

... Respondent PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Court Act, to punish the contemnor / 2nd respondent herein for his deliberate and willful disobedience of the order of this Court dated 30.06.2025 passed in W.P.(MD)No. 17566 of 2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugan For Respondent : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate (civil side) 1/3

O R D E R

Today, when the matter came up for hearing, it is represented by the learned Government Advocate (civil side) that the order passed by this Court in W.P.(MD)No.17566 of 2025 dated 30.06.2025, has already been complied with by the respondent. If the petitioner is aggrieved, he is at liberty to reopen the contempt.

2. Recording the same, this Contempt Petition is closed. 05.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 2/3

S.SRIMATHY , J.

jbr ORDER MADE IN Cont P.(MD)No.2928 of 2025 DATED : 05.02.2026 3/3