Gullipalli Satish v. Shri. Geedela Bala Krushna
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Sections 10 to 12
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, Contempt Case No. 226 of 2026, decided 21.01.2026 by Dr. Justice Venkata Jyothirmai Pratapa. Petitioner: Gullipalli Satish (counsel: Venkata Mohan Rao Pathakota). Respondent/contemnor: Geedela Bala Krushna, Inspector, PM Palem Police Station, Visakhapatnam Commissionerate (Assistant Public Prosecutor in attendance). Contempt alleged for violation of High Court directions dated 10.11.2025 in IA No.2 of 2025 in Crl.P.No.11559 of 2025, invoked under Sections 10 to 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971. Disposed on withdrawal: permission accorded, contempt case dismissed as withdrawn, pending applications closed. No precedent cited, no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Permission to withdraw the contempt case; Contempt Case No.226 of 2026 dismissed as withdrawn; pending applications, if any, closed.