A PIL seeking a ban on illegally operating pubs and bars in Hauz Khas, South Delhi. The Court held that without joining affected parties, no specific direction can be issued but directed respondents to investigate and initiate action in accordance with law after giving a hearing.
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Date of Decision: 03.02.2020
ANUJA KAPUR ..... Petitioner Through: Petitioner in person
versus
UNION OF INDIA & ORS ..... Respondents Through: Mrs. Suparna Srivastava with Mr.Tushar Mathur, Advs. for R-1 & 2 Mr. Mukesh Gupta & Mr.Ajjay Aroraa, Standing Counsel with Mr. Kapil Dutta, Adv. for SDMC
CORAM: HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE C.HARI SHANKAR
JUDGMENT
D.N. PATEL, CHIEF JUSTICE (ORAL)
“(a) Pass an order directing Respondents No. l to 5 to impose complete ban on illegally violation of law, in convenience with local police NDMC and Mafia's on that Hauz Khas area. South, Delhi,
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length. It appears that this petitioner is in search of a direction or order from this Court to respondent Nos.1 to 5 to ban the illegally running pubs and bars at Hauz Khas area, South Delhi so as to establish good environment in the area for well being of public at large.
4. With these observations, this writ petition stands disposed of.
CHIEF JUSTICE
C.HARI SHANKAR, J
FEBRUARY 03, 2020/ns
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether specific directions banning pubs and bars can be issued without joining affected parties.
Anuja Kapur
Union of India
C. Hari Shankar
D.N. Patel
As recorded by the court registry
A petition under Article 226 of the Constitution asking a High Court to issue a writ against the State or a public authority in a civil matter.
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