Disposed

Marturi Venkata Rao v. Sri K Kanna Babu

Andhra Pradesh HC10 Sept 2026CC/3008/2024

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The High Court, Andhra Pradesh, disposed of a contempt filed against respondents for alleged wilful disobedience of orders dated 13.06.2024. The petitioner's counsel requested to close the current contempt case with liberty to file a fresh writ petition if cause of action arose. The court acceded to the request, closing the contempt case with liberty to the petitioner to work out remedies if further cause of action arises, with no costs awarded.

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Contempt case closed with liberty to petitioner to file fresh writ petition if further cause of action arises. No costs.

Marturi Venkata Rao Vs Sri K Kanna Babu — Contempt of Court | Andhra Pradesh HC (2026)

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APHC010307452024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ANDHRA PRADESH AT AMARAVATI

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(Special Original Jurisdiction)

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[3459]

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FRIDAY, THE 11^th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 3008/2024

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Between:

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MARTURI VENKATA RAO, S/O. VENKATESWARLU, AGE 57 YEARS, R/O.KAKUTURIVARIPLAEM VILLAGE, PRAKASAM DISTRICT

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...PETITIONER

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AND

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SRI K KANNA BABU, THE COMMISSIONER, PANCHYAT RAJ DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, VELAGAPUDI, AMARAVATI.

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SRI DHINESH KUMAR, THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ONGOLE, PRAKASAM DISTRICT.

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SRI SUBRAMANAYAM, THE MANDAL PARISHAD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, TANGUTUR, PRAKASAM DISTRICT.

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S K JOHAN BASHA, THE KAKUTURIVARIPALEM GRAM PANCHAYATH REP. BY ITS SECRETARY, KAKUTURIVARIPALEM VILLAGE, TANGUTURU MANDAL, PRAKASAM DISTRICT.

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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 may be pleased to take into cognizance the offence of contempt of court committed by the respondent herein and to prosecute hem for violating the orders dated 13.6.2024 passed in W.P. No. 12262 of 2024 by the Honble Smt.JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM and pass such

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Counsel for the Petitioner:

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1.MARELLA RADHA

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Counsel for the Contemnor(S):

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1.SOMA RAJU YELISETTI

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2.Mattegunta.Sudhir,Standing Counsel For Z.P.Ps,M.P.Ps,Gram Panchayats

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The Court made the following: ORDER:

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This contempt case is filed against the respondents for wilful disobedience of the orders dated 13.06.2024 passed by this Court in W.P.No.12262 of 2024.

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When the matter is taken up for hearing, learned counsel for the petitioner requested to close the contempt case with a liberty to file a fresh writ petition.

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Recording the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, the contempt case is closed, with a liberty to the petitioner to work out his remedies, if any further cause of action arouse. No costs.

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Consequently, Miscellaneous Petitions, if any, pending in the contempt case shall stand closed.

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__________________________ JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM

Date: 11.09.2026 rsd

THE HONOURABLE SMT JUSTICE SUMATHI JAGADAM

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CONTEMPT CASE NO: 3008/2024

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Date: 11.09.2026 rsd

Marturi Venkata Rao v. Sri K Kanna Babu

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