Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 25 June 2025
Case Overview
- Petition: Contempt Petition No.3636 of 2024 filed by Dr. V. Kaviyarasu (Petitioner) against Dr. Rupa Gunaseelan, Registrar, Bharathiar University (Respondent).
- Background: The petitioner sought promotion to Assistant Professor Stage II. The Single Judge in W.P.No.2151 of 2024 dated 01‑Feb‑2024 directed the University to promote the petitioner and grant all attendant service benefits.
- The respondent appealed the order via Writ Appeal No.1323 of 2025 before the Division Bench, which was dismissed on 16‑Jun‑2025, confirming the original order.
- The Division Bench extended the time for compliance by eight weeks, setting a new deadline for the University to complete the promotion and related benefits.
- On 21‑Jun‑2025, the University submitted an attested copy of proceedings (Proceedings No.E7/CAS Pro./Revised/20350-7/2025) indicating the promotion had been effected; attendant benefits were stated to be under process.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed the respondent (Bharathiar University) to fully comply with the 01‑Feb‑2024 order on or before 06‑Aug‑2025.
- It was clarified that failure to comply by this date will automatically revive the contempt petition.
- The contempt petition and any connected sub‑application were closed pending compliance.
- Order signed by Justice G.K. Ilanthirayanan.
Topics: Contempt of Court, Higher Education Promotion