S I Ankali v. Dr.K.v.Thrilok Chandra
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CCC No. 100054 of 2025, High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, decided 08-09-2025; Coram S.Sunil Dutt Yadav and Vijaykumar A.Patil, JJ. (order per Vijaykumar A.Patil, J.). Contempt of Courts Act 1971 Sections 11 and 12 r/w Article 215 Constitution of India; civil contempt for non-compliance of order dated 11.09.2024 in W.P. No. 103585/2024; complainants S.I. Ankali, R.K. Jadhav, A.A. Kathavate, S.K. Harlapur, R.R. Choudri, N.V. Sunkad (assistant teachers, Hubballi/Kundgol); accused include Dr. K.V. Thrilok Chandra (Commissioner of Public Instruction), Jayashree Shintri, S.S. Keladimath, Channappagouda (BEO Hubballi), Mahadevi Madalageri (BEO Kundgol), Channappagouda (Field Education Officer), State of Karnataka (proforma respondent); respondents' appeal W.A. No. 100491/2025; teachers' increment issue based on amendment to Act No. 87 pending before Special Bench; contempt petition closed with liberty to seek revival after disposal of the Writ Appeal; advocate K. Anandkumar for complainants; V.S. Kalasurmath, AGA for R7.