Sri Mallikarjun Basavant Asode S/O Basavant Asode Morab v. Sri. Umashanakar S.R., IAS
Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 – Sections 11, 12 read with Article 215, Constitution of India
Case brief
What is this about?
CCC No.100378/2025, High Court of Karnataka, Dharwad Bench, order dated 22.01.2026; coram M.I. Arun and B. Muralidhara Pai, JJ. Civil contempt — alleged wilful disobedience of order dated 14.11.2024 in W.P. No.105687/2023 (S-KAT) directing consideration of representation under Clause 425 of Karnataka Police Manual; endorsement dated 21.10.2026 rejected representation citing pending criminal cases involving serious allegations — held to be substantial compliance; petition disposed with liberty to challenge endorsement. Statutes: Sections 11, 12 Contempt of Courts Act, 1971; Article 215 Constitution of India. Accused: Principal Secretary (Home), DG&IGP, ADGP (State Intelligence).
What did the court decide?
No punishment imposed; liberty reserved to the complainant to challenge the endorsement dated 21.10.2026 in the manner known to law.