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Shri D Goutham v. Sri Kumar Naik G IAS

Karnataka HC19 Feb 2026CCC/552/2023

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What is this about?

Search terms: civil contempt; CCC 552/2023; Contempt of Courts Act Sections 11 and 12; disobedience/non-implementation of High Court order; W.P.No.18095/2021 dated 14.06.2022; Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) Commissioner and Deputy Secretary; compliance by execution of sale deed; memo filed by counsel; contempt proceedings dropped; notice discharged; Karnataka High Court 2026. Relevant for contempt petitions closed on subsequent compliance rather than punishment.

What did the court decide?

Contempt proceedings dropped in view of compliance with the Single Judge's order (sale deed executed); notice issued to the accused stands discharged; no punishment imposed on the accused. ¶31

Shri D Goutham Vs Sri Kumar Naik G IAS — Contempt of Court | Karnataka HC (2026)

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NC: 2026:KHC:10448-DB C.C.C. No.552/2023

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HC-KAR

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA AT BENGALURU DATED THIS THE 19^TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2026

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PRESENT

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THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANU SIVARAMAN

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAYKUMAR A. PATIL CIVIL CONTEMPT PETITION NO.552/2023

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BETWEEN:

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Digitally signed by ARSHIFA BAHAR KHANAM HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA

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SHRI. D. GOUTHAM S/O D. GOPALAKRISHNA MURTHY AGED ABOUT 36 YEARS R/AT. NO.867, 38TH CROSS 9TH 'T' BLOCK, JAYANAGAR BENGALURU 560 041.

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…COMPLAINANT

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(BY SRI. NANJA REDDY P.N. ADV.,)

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AND:

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SRI. KUMAR NAIK G, I.A.S. COMMISSIONER BENGALURU DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY T. CHOWDAIAH ROAD BENGALURU 560 020.

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SRI. UMESH, K.A.S. DEPUTY SECRETARY BENGALURU DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY T. CHOWDAIAH ROAD BENGALURU - 560001.

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…ACCUSED

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(BY SRI. B.S. KARTHIKEYAN, ADV., FOR A1 & A2)

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2 - NC: 2026:KHC:10448-DB C.C.C. No.552/2023

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HC-KAR

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THIS CCC IS FILED UNDER SECTION 11 AND 12 OF CONTEMPT OF COURTS ACT, PRAYING TO PUNISH THE ACCUSED FOR HAVING DISOBEYED THE ORDERS OF THIS HON'BLE COURT IN W.P.NO.18095/2021 DATED 14.06.2022 AFTER ISSUING NOTICE TO THE ACCUSED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AGAINST THE ACCUSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW.

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THIS PETITION, COMING ON FOR ORDERS, THIS DAY, ORDER WAS MADE THEREIN AS UNDER:

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CORAM: HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANU SIVARAMAN and HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAYKUMAR A. PATIL

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ORAL ORDER

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(PER: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIJAYKUMAR A. PATIL)

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