Ram Bhuwal Nishad and 2 Others v. State of U.P. and 4 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
This single-judge order dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to retain arms licence during a parliamentary by-election. The court held that due to 15 registered criminal cases against the petitioner, retaining the licence was not in public interest, distinguishing earlier precedent. Petition dismissed.
What did the court decide?
Petition dismissed; no arms licence retained; direction to deposit arms licence.