Samajwadi Party and Anr. v. the State of Maharashtra and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging an order under Section 144 CrPC as the statutory remedy under sub-section (5) was available. Instead of adjudication, the Court directed the Commissioner of Police to hear the matter and dispose of it by 10:00 p.m. on 20.11.2006, with liberty to approach the appropriate forum in case of an adverse order. The petition itself was disposed of wit
What did the court decide?
The petition was disposed of. Directions were issued to the Commissioner of Police to hear the application filed under sub-section (5) of Section 144 CrPC and dispose of it latest by 10:00 p.m. on 20.