Hadibasappa S/O Hirebasappa Marad v. Sri Gangappa
Case brief
What is this about?
CCC 100353/2024, Karnataka HC Dharwad, 15-01-2025; civil contempt under Ss.11-12 Contempt of Courts Act 1971 r/w Art.215 Constitution; alleged willful disobedience of order dt.20.02.2024 in W.P.No.102443/2023 (KLR-RES) requiring consideration of representations dt.17.11.2022 and 26.12.2022 in light of Deputy Commissioner Gadag order dt.09.11.2022; compliance shown by accused's order dt.10.12.2024 dismissing appeal; unconditional apology; contempt petition dropped, notice discharged; no contempt found; no monetary relief.
What did the court decide?
The directions issued by the learned single Judge have been duly complied with by the respondent-accused, who considered the representations and passed an order dated 10.12.2024 dismissing the appeal; the delay occurred because the complainant did not appear on the dates fixed for hearing, and an unconditional apology was tendered.