Lekhapal Singh v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner in civil writ petition sought direction to respondents to consider his representation within a specific timeframe. Court closed proceedings and directed respondents to decide a comprehensive representation within eight weeks via a reasoned order.
What did the court decide?
The petitioner was allowed to address a representation within two weeks; the State-respondents directed to decide it within eight weeks via a reasoned order.