Mallika a v. the Secretary to Government
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought a writ of mandamus restraining the Village Panchayat from laying a road on her patta land. The respondents undertook that no such proposal currently existed. The petition was disposed of, and respondents were assured to follow established law if such a decision is made in the future.
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of; respondents recorded undertaking to follow law if road laying proceeds in future.