Salaboyina Raveendra Kumar v. M.Krishnababu
Case brief
What is this about?
Common adjudication of dozens of contempt petitions alleging wilful disobedience of orders directing appointment of Multi Purpose Health Assistants (MPHAs). The Court held the State and District Authorities failed to implement orders by appointing less meritorious candidates. They were punished with fines and imprisonment, suspended pending appeal.
What did the court decide?
Respondents 1 to 3 fined Rs. 2,000 each. Respondent 4 sentenced to six months simple imprisonment and fined Rs. 2,000. Order suspended for six weeks pending appeal.