Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 25 June 2025
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dr. G. Kumaresan (Cont.P.No.3641 of 2024)
- Respondent: Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan, Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Sub Applications(OS).No.560 of 2025)
- Nature of Proceeding: Contempt petition under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, seeking punishment for alleged non‑compliance with the Court’s order dated 02 February 2024 in W.P.No.2246 of 2024, which directed the University to promote the petitioner to the post of Assistant Professor Stage II with all attendant service benefits.
- Background: The respondent filed Writ Appeal No.1562 of 2025 before the Division Bench challenging the Single Judge’s order. The Division Bench dismissed the appeal on 11 June 2025, confirming the promotion order and extending the time for compliance by eight weeks.
- Respondent’s Submission: The Additional Advocate General for the respondent submitted that the Registrar had already promoted the petitioner, attaching an attested copy of the promotion proceedings (Proceedings No.E7/CAS Pro./Revised/20350-3/2025 dated 21 June 2025). The respondent stated that the remaining attendant benefits were under process and would be complied with within the period prescribed by the Division Bench.
- Court’s Observations: The Court noted that the Division Bench had already granted an eight‑week extension and reiterated the need for full compliance with the original order.
Final Outcome
- The respondent is directed to complete compliance with the Court’s order, including all promotion benefits, on or before 06 August 2025.
- The Court clarified that failure to comply by this date will automatically revive the contempt petition.
- With these directions, the contempt petition (Cont.P.No.3641 of 2024) and the connected Sub‑Application are closed.
- Order signed by Justice G. K. Ilanthirayanan on 25 June 2025.
Topics: Contempt of Court, University Promotion, Higher Education