Chilla Balasiva v. the State of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt case filed to summon and punish respondents for disobedience of a prior order. It was held that since respondents complied via a reasoned memo freeing the petitioner from temple duties, the cause of action ended and the case was closed, though liberty to appeal via a separate writ was granted.
What did the court decide?
Contempt case closed with liberty to file a separate Writ Petition.