Devi Prasad Pandey v. State of U.P. and 2 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing authorities to decide his representation and pay compensation for loss of paddy crop. The court held that the claim for damages involves questions of fact and should be deferred to the Civil Court. The petition was disposed of with liberty reserved.
What did the court decide?
Liberty reserved to the petitioner to approach the Civil Court for determination of the claim for damages.