Baby Kumari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the petitioner's non-selection for a food grain dealer licence in Araria. The petitioner failed a computer test she claims she was unaware of. The Court stayed further proceedings, directing authorities to constitute a body to hear both parties and pass a reasoned final order within 90 days under the Essential Commodities Act.
What did the court decide?
Direction to authorities to hear all stakeholders including Respondent 5 and pass a final reasoned order within 90 days under Section 3 and 5 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.