Santraj v. State of U.P. and 5 Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Police protection mandamus for execution of Gaon Sabha tree-cutting contract; Article 226; Neem tree; auction proceeding dated 14.07.2025; Gaon Sabha resolution dated 2.7.2025; obstruction by private persons; apprehension of black-listing of contractor; Sub Divisional Magistrate directed to decide application strictly in accordance with law within two weeks; Uttar Pradesh; writ disposed of with directions; no direct relief of police force granted by the High Court.
What did the court decide?
No direct mandamus for police force was issued; the petition was disposed of with directions that the petitioner apply to the concerned Sub Divisional Magistrate for adequate police protection within two weeks, and that the SDM take appropriate action strictly in accordance with law by passing an appropriate order within a further period of two weeks.