Aswini Kumar and Ors. v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
A writ petition challenging the police action regarding a dispute over immovable property possession. The Court held that such disputes between private parties are civil in nature and beyond police jurisdiction, directing petitioners to approach the Civil Court.
What did the court decide?
The police authorities shall ensure that no breach of peace takes place at the locale; the matter is remitted to the Civil Court.