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Karnataka High Court (Division Bench), CCC No. 1580 of 2025, decided 21.02.2026 (NC: 2026:KHC:10786-DB). Coram: Vibhu Bakhru, Chief Justice (author) and C.M. Poonacha, J. Complainant Sri Shiva vs State of Karnataka (pro forma respondent) and Sri Shanmuk D, Assistant Commissioner/Competent Authority under Section 5 of the Karnataka Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishments Act, 2004 (accused). Contempt complaint under Sections 11 and 12 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for alleged non-compliance with the order dated 26.09.2024 in W.P. No.14676/2024 directing the competent authority to consider applications. Compliance shown by notice dated 22.01.2025 to claimants; matter pending before the Special Court. No wilful disobedience found; complaint closed. Advocates: Tejashwini A / Prasanna Kumar V (complainant); S.H. Raghavendra, AGA (State); Veeresh R Budihal (accused).