Avik Datta and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court at Calcutta, Appellate Side, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction; WPA No.15072 of 2025; order dated 18-07-2025 by Amrita Sinha, J; Avik Datta & Anr. v. The Union of India & Ors.; election objection pending before the Chief Post Master General (third respondent) since April 2025; election result declared and new body in charge; failure to dispose of representation; direction to decide within four weeks strictly in accordance with law; remedial steps if allegations proper; opportunity of hearing to necessary parties; petition disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with direction to the Chief Post Master General (third respondent) to consider and dispose of the petitioners' objection strictly in accordance with law, positively within four weeks from communication of the order; remedial steps to be taken if the allegations appear proper; opportunity of hearing may be given to necessary parties if required.