Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 25 June 2025
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dr. R. Baskar; Respondent: Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan, Registrar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
- The contempt petition (Cont.P.No.3634 of 2024) seeks punishment under Section 11 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for the university’s alleged non‑compliance with the order dated 01‑02‑2024 in W.P.No.2147 of 2024, which directed promotion of the petitioner to Assistant Professor Stage II with attendant service benefits.
- The university appealed the 01‑02‑2024 order via Writ Appeal No.1322 of 2025; the Division Bench dismissed the appeal on 16‑06‑2025, confirming the promotion order and extending the compliance period by eight weeks.
- The respondent submitted an attested copy of promotion proceedings dated 21‑06‑2025, indicating the promotion had been effected; however, attendant benefits were still pending and to be completed within the extended timeframe.
Final Outcome
- The court directed the respondent to complete all obligations, including attendant benefits, on or before 06‑08‑2025.
- Failure to comply by that date will automatically revive the contempt petition.
- The contempt petition is closed pending compliance.
Topics: Contempt of Court, University Promotion, Judicial Enforcement