Apchar Ali Mondal @ Uddin v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court, W.P.A. No. 21278 of 2024, decided 24.09.2024 by Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, J. Petitioner Apchar Ali Mondal @ Uddin complained of police failure to act on an advocate's letter dated July 24, 2024 alleging encroachment and unauthorised construction by private respondents; State reported enquiry showing no ongoing construction. Court held encroachment claims lie before the proper forum, affirmed police duty to maintain peace and tranquility, and disposed of the writ petition directing the Inspector-in-Charge, Joynagar Police Station to prevent breach of peace, without costs. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Inspector-in-Charge, Joynagar Police Station to see that no breach of peace takes place at the locale; no order as to costs. ¶17