In this PIL, the petitioner sought a writ of mandamus directing the Union of India to propose legislation for Parliament member accountability and salary enhancement. The High Court held such petitions to the legislature are not maintainable and dismissed the plea.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY.
APPELLATE CIVIL JURISDICTION
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO. 13 OF 2011
Association for Aiding Justice ..Petitioner V/s. Union of India & Ors. ..Respondents.
Mr. Dipesh Siroya for the petitioner. Mr. Jaydeep S. Deo for respondent No.1. Mr. V.D. Patil, G.P. For the respondent No.2-State.
CORAM: MOHIT S. SHAH, C.J., &
MRS. ROSHAN DALVI, J. DATED : 29 November 2011.
P.C.
In this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution the petitioners have prayed for a writ of mandamus to direct the Union of India to propose and pass a Bill regarding accountability of the members of the Parliament and the salary hike of the members of the Parliament.
(CHIEF JUSTICE)
(MRS. ROSHAN DALVI, J.)
1 issue framed by the court
Whether a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution for a writ of mandamus to direct the Legislature to propose and pass a Bill is maintainable.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Association for Aiding Justice
Union of India
MOHIT S. SHAH
ROSHAN DALVI
As recorded by the court registry
Litigation brought on behalf of the public interest rather than a personal grievance, relaxing the usual rule of locus standi.
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