This PIL petition alleged illegal excavation of minor minerals and their use for construction. The court held the allegations were vague, lacking material particulars, and noted the National Green Tribunal as the appropriate forum. Consequently, the PIL was dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY, BENCH AT AURANGABAD
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO. 25 OF 2014
Mujahed Ali Khan s/o Nawab Khan & another .. PETITIONERS
VERSUS
The State of Maharashtra & others .. RESPONDENTS
Mr. S. S. Kazi, advocate for petitioners. Mr. K. G. Patil, AGP for the State.
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CORAM : R. M. BORDE & A. M. BADAR, JJ. DATE : 19th MARCH, 2014.
PER COURT :
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disposed of.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether sufficient material particulars exist to support allegations of illegal excavation and misuse of minerals in a PIL?
Whether the appropriate forum for the alleged violations lies with the National Green Tribunal rather than this Court?
Mujahed Ali Khan & another
The State of Maharashtra & others
R. M. Borde
A. M. Badar
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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