Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 25 June 2025
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dr. P. Ekambaram filed Contempt Petition No.3637 of 2024 against Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan, Registrar, Bharathiar University, seeking punishment for alleged contempt of the order dated 02‑02‑2024 in W.P. No.2231 of 2024 which directed promotion to Assistant Professor Stage II with attendant benefits.
- The respondent appealed the 02‑02‑2024 order through Writ Appeal No.1571 of 2025 before the Division Bench; the appeal was dismissed on 11‑06‑2025, confirming the original order and extending the compliance period by eight weeks.
- On 21‑06‑2025 the Registrar submitted an attested copy of proceedings (Proceedings No.E7/CAS Pro./Revised/20350‑9/2025) indicating that the promotion had been effected, while the remaining service benefits were stated to be “under process” and to be complied with within the extended deadline.
- Counsel for both sides were heard and the court examined the record.
Final Outcome
- The court directed the respondent to fully comply with the 02‑02‑2024 order, including all attendant benefits, on or before 06‑08‑2025.
- It was made clear that failure to comply by that date will automatically revive the contempt petition.
- Accordingly, the contempt petition and the connected Sub‑Application are closed.
Topics: Contempt of Court, University Promotion, Higher Education