Cont.P(MD)No.1978 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Cont.P(MD)No.1978 of 2026 R.Ravi ... Petitioner Vs Dr.Stalin, I.P.S., The Superintendent of Police, Kanniyakumari District, Nagercoil. ... Respondent PRAYER: Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Court Act, to to punish the Contemnor / Respondent for his contempt of Court on his non-obedience of the orders of this Honourable Court made in WP.Crl.(MD)No.36 of 2026 dated 07.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.Ananth C Rajesh For Respondent : Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (criminal side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1978 of 2026 O R D E R The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) has passed an order rejecting the petitioner's claim. However, the petitioner contended that the competent authority to consider the claim is the Superintendent of Police. 2. This Court had directed all the respondents to consider the petitioner's claim and pass appropriate orders. Therefore, this Court is of the considered opinion that there is no contempt as alleged. The petitioner is at liberty to challenge the order of rejection in the manner known to law. 3. Accordingly, this Contempt Petition is closed. 17.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1978 of 2026 To Dr.Stalin, I.P.S., Superintendent of Police, Kanyakumari District, Nagercoil. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Cont.P(MD)No.1978 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN Cont P.(MD)No.1978 of 2026 DATED : 17.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis