High CourtsDivision Bench(2021) 09 DEL CK 0241

Anshul Bajaj vs Union Of India Ministry Of Home Affairs & Anr

Delhi High Court · Decided on 22 September 2021

HON’BLE JUDGES
Dhirubhai Naranbhai Patel, CJ · Amit Bansal, J
RESULT
Disposed Of
CASE NUMBER
Civil Writ Petition No. 10534 Of 2021

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Judgment

12 paragraphs · 296 words

D.N. Patel, CJ

CM APPL. 32477/2021 (Exemption)

Allowed, subject to only just exceptions.

Application is disposed of.

W.P.(C) 10534/2021

1.

This Public Interest Litigation has been preferred for the following prayers:-

"i. Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other writ of like nature thereby passing order or direction to the Respondents to remove the unconstitutional sections from the statute.

ii. Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other writ of like nature thereby passing order or direction to the Respondents to make available the relevant amended criminal law books/bare acts and the Judgments of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and the respective High Courts of the State that would publicize the obligations & responsibilities of police officers to increase awareness about different laws and sections to police staff and complainants who come to PS.

iii. Pass any other appropriate Order or Direction as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit."

2.

We have heard the Petitioner, who appears in person, and looked into the facts and circumstances of the case. It is submitted by the Petitioner that a representation dated 25.08.2021 has already been preferred, which is at Annexure P-6 to the memo of this writ petition and that suffice would it be if a suitable direction is given to the concerned Respondent Authorities to decide the same in accordance with law within stipulated time.

3.

In view of this submission, we hereby direct the concerned Respondent Authorities to decide the representation dated 25.08.2021 (Annexure P-6 to the memo of this writ petition), in accordance with law, rules and regulations and Government policies applicable to the facts and circumstances of the case as early as possible and practicable.

4.

With these observations, this writ petition is hereby disposed of.