Manoj Kumar v. State of U.P. Thru. Secy. Deptt. Home and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench), WRIT - C No. 304 of 2026, decided January 16, 2026, Subhash Vidyarthi, J. Manoj Kumar v. State of U.P. Petition under Article 227 against District Magistrate, Hardoi order dated 23.12.2025 suspending arms licence under Section 17(3) Indian Arms Act; dismissed on ground of alternative remedy of appeal; expedited disposal of appeal directed.
What did the court decide?
No relief on the writ petition; petitioner relegated to the alternative remedy of appeal, with a direction that any such appeal be considered and decided expeditiously in accordance with law. ¶14