James Philip v. the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner, a former foreign worker alleging threats by a bank representative for a loan, sought police protection and freedom to work. Petitioner paid a settlement amount. No threat alleged, so writ petition was closed without making the subject order effective.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.M.JOSEPH & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.L.JOSEPH FRANCIS
MONDAY, THE 26TH JULY 2010 / 4TH SRAVANA 1932
WP(C).No. 10667 of 2010(G)
PETITIONER(S):
JAMES PHILIP,AGED 45 YEARS, S/O. PHILIP, VALIYATHARAYIL ST.ANTONY'S VILLA, AKSHAYA GARDENS, CHEROOR ROAD, THRISSUR.
BY ADV. SRI.A.X.VARGHESE SRI.A.V.JOJO
RESPONDENT(S):
- MINISTRY OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS, REP. BY SECRETARY, 9TH FLOOR, AKBAR BHAVAN, CHANAKYAPURAI, NEW DELHI-110021.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether to grant a writ directing police protection to the petitioner who alleged threats by a bank representative.
Whether to direct respondents to ensure freedom for the petitioner to carry on employment in India or abroad without interference.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
James Philip
- respondent
Ministry of Overas Indian Affairs
- respondent
The Secretary, NORKA
- respondent
Director General of Police (Law & Order), Thiruvananthapuram
- respondent
Abhilash
Case details
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