K. Durgambika v. Sri G. Simha Chalam

Andhra Pradesh HC5 Mar 2026CC/174/2026

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What is this about?

Andhra Pradesh High Court, Amaravati; Contempt Case No. 174/2026; decided 06.03.2026; single judge Dr Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa. Petitioner: K. Durgambika. Contemnor/Respondent: Sri G Simha Chalam, Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur District. Counsel: Yanagunuru Shashank (petitioner); M. Chalapathi, SC for Nagarjuna University (respondent). Statute: Sections 10 to 12, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971. Underlying order: W.P. No. 10558 of 2018 dated 08-11-2025 (cited as W.P. No. 10559 of 2018 at hearing). Compliance shown vide Speaking order dated 24.02.2026; contempt closed, no costs; miscellaneous petitions closed as sequel.

What did the court decide?

Contempt Case closed on recorded compliance; no punishment imposed; no order as to costs. ¶¶24

K. Durgambika Vs Sri G. Simha Chalam — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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[3396]

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APHC010714862025

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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FRIDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF MARCH TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY SIX

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA CONTEMPT CASE NO: 174/2026

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Between:

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K. DURGAMBIKA, W/O. EAMANI SRINIVASA REDDY, AGED ABOUT 45 YEARS, C/O. INDIRA PRIYADARSHINI LADIES HOSTEL, ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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SRI G SIMHA CHALAM, REGISTRAR, ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY, GUNTUR DISTRICT.

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...CONTEMNOR

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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 punish the respondent in terms of Section 10 to 12 of Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for wilfully disobeying/violating the orders of this Honble Court passed in W.P.NO. 10558 OF 2018, dated 08-11-2025 passed, by Hon'ble Justice DR.VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA and pass

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.YANAGUNURU SHASHANK

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Counsel for the Contemnor:

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1.M.CHALAPATHI SC For Nagarjuna University

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THE HONOURABLE DR JUSTICE VENKATA JYOTHIRMAI PRATAPA CONTEMPT CASE NO: 174/2026

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ORDER:

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, Sri M.Chalapathi, learned counsel for respondent would submit that the order dated 08.11.2025 passed by this Court in W.P.No.10559 of 2018 has been complied with vide Speaking order dated 24.02.2026.

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