Jiyad Ali Purkait v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.A. 11663 of 2026; Jiyad Ali Purkait v. The State of West Bengal & Ors.; police protection; representation dated 13th May, 2026 sent by speed-post; FIR not registered; Section 175(3) of BNSS, 2023; jurisdictional Magistrate; writ petition dismissed with direction to police to maintain peace and tranquility; Saugata Bhattacharyya, J.; order dated 20.07.2026.
What did the court decide?
Principal prayer (police action on the representation of 13th May, 2026) not granted; limited direction issued to the concerned police authority to maintain peace and tranquility at the locale and ensure no untoward incident takes place. ¶15