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Peyyeti Ranga Rao v. Kolli Purushotham Chowdary

Andhra Pradesh HC6 Apr 2026CC/1479/2021

Case brief

AI extract

What is this about?

Andhra Pradesh High Court contempt case dismissed for non-prosecution; Peyyeti Ranga Rao and others v. Kolli Purushotham Chowdary and Kolli Chandrasekhar; CC No. 1479/2021; bench: Justice V. Gopala Krishna Rao; decided 07.04.2026; alleged breach of order dated 07.12.2004 in ASMP.No.15024 of 2004 in AS.No.4106 of 2004; provisions invoked: Sections 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971 and Article 215 of the Constitution of India; no appearance by petitioners; no adjudication on merits; no costs; pending miscellaneous petitions and interim orders closed; counsel: A Varalakshmi (petitioners), K J V N Pundareekakshudu (contemnors).

What did the court decide?

Since none appeared for the petitioners and they appeared not inclined to prosecute the matter, the contempt case is dismissed for non-prosecution, with no order as to costs. ¶31

Peyyeti Ranga Rao Vs Kolli Purushotham Chowdary — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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[3397]

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APHC010308122021

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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TUESDAY,THE SEVENTH DAY OF APRIL TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENUTHURUMALLI GOPALA KRISHNA RAO

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 1479/2021

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Between:

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PEYYETI RANGA RAO, S/O LATE SEETHAPATI RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 72 YEARS, OCC. DOCTOR, R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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SMT. PEYYETI SAVITRI DEVI, W/O RANGA RAO (DIED ON 29.9.2018), R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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PEYYETI ANIL KUMAR, S/O RANGA RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 46 YEARS, OCC. AGRICULTURE, R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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PEYYETI PADMAJA, D/O RANGA RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 41 YEARS, OCC. HOUSEWIFE, R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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PEYYETI VENKATA SEETHAPATHI RAO, S/O RANGA RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 39 YEARS, OCC. AGRICULTURE,R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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SATYAVOLU ROJALAKSHMI, W/O SREENU HINDU, AGED ABOUT 43 YEARS, OCC. HOUSEWIFE R/O H.NO.3-3, RANGAPURAM, HAMLET OF PEYYCRU, MUDINEPALLI MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER(S)

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AND

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KOLLI PURUSHOTHAM CHOWDARY, S/O VENKATESWARA RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 58 YEARS, OCC. CULTIVATION R/O MUNIDAVALLI RAILWAY STATION ROAD MANDAVALLI VILLAGE, KAIKALUR MANDAL, KRISHNA DISTRICT-521345

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KOLLI CHANDRASEKHAR, S/O VENKATESHWARA RAO HINDU, AGED ABOUT 51 YEARS, OCC. CULTIVATION, R/O K.C.P. COLONY,KANURU D.NO.7-640, PLOT NO.25,VIJAYAWADA. KRISHNA DISTRICT-520007

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...CONTEMNOR(S):

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Petition under Sections 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act 1971 praying that in the circumstances stated in the affidavit file herein the High Court may be pleased to to punish the Respondents for willfully and deliberately disobeying the Orders of this Hon'ble Court made in ASMP.No.15024 of 2004 in AS.No.4106 of 2004 Dated.07.12.2004 Under Section 10 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act and under Article 215 of the Constitution of India, and to pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner(S):

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1.A VARALAKSHMI

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Counsel for the Contemnor(S):

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1.K J V N PUNDAREEKAKSHUDU

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENUTHURUMALLI GOPALA KRISHNA RAO

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 1479/2021

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ORDER:-

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Though the matter has been listed under the caption “for dismissal”,

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none appeared for the petitioner(s).

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It appears that the petitioner(s) is not inclined to prosecute the matter. Therefore, the contempt case is dismissed for non-prosecution. There shall be no order as to costs.

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As a sequel, miscellaneous petitions, if any pending and the Interim Order granted earlier, if any, shall stand closed.

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_______________________________ JUSTICE V. GOPALA KRISHNA RAO

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Date: 07.04.2026 LSP

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THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE VENUTHURUMALLI GOPALA KRISHNA RAO

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 1479/2021

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