Dismissed
Shambhu Prasad v. The Union Of India and Ors.
Patna HCCWJC/12306/2017
Case brief
AI extract
What is this about?
The Court dismissed a writ petition seeking redraft and amendment of Section 21 of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act, 1940 and Rules. It held that such legislative prayer exceeds the jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 and directed the petitioner to approach the Government or Legislature.
What did the court decide?
The petition was dismissed; the petitioner is granted liberty to approach the Government or Legislature for the amendment.