H Ravipraksh Reddy v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
Contempt petition (CCC No.509/2024) before the High Court of Karnataka under Article 215 of the Constitution and Sections 11 & 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; complainant H Raviprakash Reddy; accused include State of Karnataka Regional Transport Officer (Bangalore-01), V P Ramesh (RTO, Bangalore North Yeshwanthpura) and Amulya (Motor Vehicle Inspector); alleged violation of Single Judge order dated 01-04-2024 in W.P. No.7217/2024 (MV); order dated 15-01-2025 granting two weeks to remove office objections with automatic dismissal default; listing on 05.02.2025; interim order, merits not decided.
What did the court decide?
Interim procedural direction: two weeks' time to remove office objections, failing which the petition stands dismissed automatically; upon compliance, the petition to be listed on 05.02.2025. No adjudication on the contempt issue.