Rajni Surajsingh Pawar v. the Governor of Maha., Thr. Secretary, Mumbai
Case brief
What is this about?
This petition sought a writ of mandamus directing the Governor of Maharashtra to decide a pending appeal. The bench held that the delay did not constitute a gross failure of public duty justifying such a writ. The petition was disposed of, but the Governor was observed to decide the matter expeditiously.
What did the court decide?
The writ petition was disposed of; no direction issued to the Governor.