Smt M Puttarajamma v. Mr Manivannan P
Case brief
What is this about?
CCC No. 441 of 2026, High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 22 July 2026 (coram: Vibhu Bakhru, Chief Justice, author; K.S. Hemalekha, Judge). Contempt complaint by Smt. M. Puttarajamma (counsel: Sri Somashekara K.M.) against Mr. Manivannan P., Commissioner, BDA (counsel: Smt. Deepti A.), under Ss. 11 and 12, Contempt of Courts Act 1971 r/w Article 215, Constitution of India, for non-implementation of the order dated 29.08.2025 in W.P.No.7953/2023 (BDA). Since the accused issued an endorsement dated 13.07.2026 requiring the complainant's explanation within seven days, the Division Bench held it not apposite to initiate contempt proceedings and closed the complaint. No precedent cited; no costs or quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
In view of the endorsement dated 13.07.2026 issued by the accused, the Court did not consider it apposite to initiate proceedings under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971.