P Imamhassain v. Sri Gopala Krishna Dwivedi IAS
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Sections 10 to 12
Case brief
What is this about?
Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati, common order dated 01.04.2026 by Justice Venkateswarlu Nimmagadda closing three contempt cases (C.C. Nos. 430, 3253 of 2024 and 23 of 2025) filed under Sections 10 to 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 by beneficiaries of the Oorura Pashugrasa Kshetralu fodder scheme (MGNREG-linked) against State officials, alleging non-disbursement of land lease and material cost amounts directed by orders dated 19.10.2023 in W.P.No.9430 of 2023; cases closed for want of substantive evidence of disobedience; no costs.
What did the court decide?
None; the Contempt Cases were closed without any punitive action and with no costs, miscellaneous petitions if any standing closed, with petitioners left at liberty to seek appropriate relief before the competent forum for any admitted or unpaid amounts. ¶346