FR. THOMAS PULAYATH vs ST.THOMAS ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH CHERUKUNNAM, (CHERUKUNNAM CHURCH) Advocate - ROSHEN.D.ALEXANDER, ,S.SREEKUMAR (SR.),ROSHEN.D.ALEXANDER,TINA ALEX THOMAS,HARIMOHAN — Con.APP(C) /9/2024
Case under Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Section SECTION 19. Disposed: --ALLOWED on 24th March 2026.
CNR: KLHC011373502024
e-Filing Number
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Filing Number
Con.APP(C) /8/2024
Filing Date
03-09-2024
Registration No
Con.APP(C) /9/2024
Registration Date
07-09-2024
Judge
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN , HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
Coram
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN , HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
Bench Type
Division
Category
23.01 Contempt Appeal(C) ( 85 )
Decision Date
24th March 2026
Nature of Disposal
--ALLOWED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
FR. THOMAS PULAYATH
Adv. SREENATH VIJAYARAGHAVAN, ,P.VIJAYARAGHAVAN ((PALAYIL),P.V.ELIAS,S.M.PRASANTH,VISHNU SATHEESAN
T. T. PATHROSE
Adv. SREENATH VIJAYARAGHAVAN
BAIJU K. K
Adv. SREENATH VIJAYARAGHAVAN
JOY
Adv. SREENATH VIJAYARAGHAVAN
K.C. PAULOSE
Adv. SREENATH VIJAYARAGHAVAN
Respondent(s)
ST.THOMAS ORTHODOX SYRIAN CHURCH CHERUKUNNAM, (CHERUKUNNAM CHURCH) Advocate - ROSHEN.D.ALEXANDER, ,S.SREEKUMAR (SR.),ROSHEN.D.ALEXANDER,TINA ALEX THOMAS,HARIMOHAN
FR.POLY VARGHESE
Adv. ROSHEN D. ALEXANDER,S.SREEKUMAR (SR.)(S-
ROSHEN D. ALEXANDER TINA ALEX THOMAS(K/000532/
HARIMOHAN(K/000327/
DR VENU V IAS
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
T K JOSE IAS (CORRECTED)
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
SHEIKH DARVESH SHAHIB
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
DR S CHITRA IAS
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
R ANAND IPS
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
DR AMRITHAVALLI P
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
ASHOKAN R
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
SHABEER S
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
RAMANKUTTTY K
Adv. ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA,T.S.SHYAM PRASANTH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER() ADVOCATE GENERAL OFFICE KERALA SHRI.ASOK M.CHERIAN, ADDL. ADVOCATE GENERAL()
Hearing History
Judge: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN , HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
FOR JUDGEMENT
FOR ORDERS
FOR ORDERS
FOR JUDGEMENT
FOR JUDGEMENT
| Date | Purpose | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 24-03-2026 | FOR JUDGEMENT | |
| 23-03-2026 | FOR ORDERS | |
| 23-03-2026 | FOR ORDERS | |
| 06-03-2026 | FOR JUDGEMENT | |
| 06-03-2026 | FOR JUDGEMENT |
Orders
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
Summary The Kerala High Court dismissed twelve contempt of court appeals filed on October 17, 2024, upholding a Single Judge's August 30, 2024 order directing District Collectors to take possession of five disputed Orthodox Syrian Churches to enforce prior writ petition judgments. The court rejected arguments that such "positive directions" exceeded contempt jurisdiction, holding that courts possess inherent power to prevent contemnors from enjoying fruits of their defiance and ensure compliance with orders. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.G. AJITHKUMAR
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P. V. BALAKRISHNAN
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL K.NARENDRAN,HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MURALEE KRISHNA S.
Summary The Kerala High Court dismissed twelve contempt of court appeals filed on October 17, 2024, upholding a Single Judge's August 30, 2024 order directing District Collectors to take possession of five disputed Orthodox Syrian Churches to enforce prior writ petition judgments. The court rejected arguments that such "positive directions" exceeded contempt jurisdiction, holding that courts possess inherent power to prevent contemnors from enjoying fruits of their defiance and ensure compliance with orders. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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