Sri Nazeer Ahmed v. Sri K Anwar Basha
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Karnataka disposed of four civil contempt petitions filed by Junior Training Officers against the Karnataka State Board of Wakf and its officers. The contempt petitions alleged wilful disobedience of orders passed in Writ Appeals (121/2021, 130/2021, 146/2021, 147/2021) directing payment of pay scale, allowances and benefits on par with similarly placed officers. The respondents initially failed to comply, filed affidavits citing financial difficulties, and eventually drew demand drafts in March 2026. The Court found no wilful disobedience warranting punishment, but held that the complainants were entitled to interest at 9% per annum from the expiry of nine months from 12.07.2021 until actual payment, due to the delay. The Court directed payment of the calculated amounts
What did the court decide?
Accused shall pay the amount calculated in terms of the affidavit dated 27.02.2026 within 15 days from receipt of the order along with interest at 9% per annum from the expiry of nine months from 12.07.2021 till actual payment to each complainant. Contempt notices discharged.