Madras High Court
CONT P(MD)/3156/2026 of Mohamed Ashik Jaman J Vs Sathiya on 3 November 2026
CONT P(MD) No. 3156 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 03-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R.VIJAYAKUMAR
CONT P(MD) No. 3156 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011329952026}
in
Crl.O.P(MD) No.13034 of 2026
Mohamed Ashik Jaman J
S/o. Jaleel Mader Mohideen
No.3/176-G, Neethi Nagar,
Solamalai Gardens
Y.Othakadai
Madurai -625107.
..Petitioner
Vs
Sathiya
Inspector of Police,
Thandikudi Police Station,
Dindigul District.
..Respondent
PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 to punish the contemnor for her willful and deliberate disobedience of the orders of this Honourable Court made in Crl.O.P.
(MD) No. 13034 of 2026 dated 02.07.2026 and pass such further or other suitable order/orders as this Honourable Court may deem fit.
For Petitioner(s)
:M/s C.Karthikeyan
For Respondent(s)
:MR. P.Samuvel Gunasingh,
Additional Public Prosecutor
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ORDER
The present contempt petition has been filed alleging that based on the wrong information furnished by the respondent police that they have already filed a final report on 02.07.2026, the petition, filed by the complainant to conclude the investigation, was closed.
2. According to the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, the final report was not filed on 02.07.2026, but it was filed only on 28.09.2026.
3. The learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing for the respondent had filed an affidavit in which the respondent police have tendered an unconditional apology. Paragraph Nos.7 and 8 of the affidavit are extracted as follows: “7. It is respectfully submitted that the petitioner relies on the return of his copy application dated 11.08.2026 to state that a false submission was made before this Hon’ble Court. The submission made on 02.07.2026 was based on the online filing bearing No.LTN20220001396C202600136. I state
CONT P(MD) No. 3156 of 2026 that I hold this Hon’ble Court in the highest esteem and reverence. I further state that only due to Bonafide miscommunication and due to erroneous internal communication on out side incorrect Statement was made before the Hon’ble High Court. I state with at most sincerity that there was absolutely no deliberate willful or intentional motive to mislead this Hon’ble Court.
8. I respectfully submitted that I hold the orders of this Hon’ble Court in the highest respect. I sincerely regret and apologies regarding the delay between the initial filing and the subsequent filing after rectification of defects. It is most humbly submitted that this Hon’ble Court may be pleased to accept this unconditional and unqualified apology. I further undertake to be highly vigilant, circumspect and meticulous in further while assisting the Court and forwarding officials instructions and further ensuring that no such lapses happen in future.”
4. The final report has been filed by the respondent police on 28.09.2026 and it has been taken on file by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kodaikanal ,in C.C.No.39 of 2026.
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5. In view of the unconditional apology tendered by the respondent police and the fact that the final report has already been taken on file by the learned Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kodaikanal, this Contempt Petition stands closed. The respondent is directed to be cautious in future. 03-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No EBSI To
1. The Judicial Magistrate No.II, Kodaikanal.
2. The Inspector of Police Thandikudi Police Station Dindigul District
3. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court Madurai
CONT P(MD) No. 3156 of 2026 R.VIJAYAKUMAR, J. EBSI CONT P(MD) No. 3156 of 2026 03-11-2026