Muvva Tagore v. The District Collector,Nalgonda, Nalgonda District
Case brief
What is this about?
A writ petition challenged the police inaction and section alteration after registration of an FIR. The court noted the amendment was complied with but held mandamus cannot direct police to exercise arrest discretion under Section 41 Cr.P.C., closing the petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition closed; high court did not direct arrest but noted compliance of section alteration.