Case Note & Summary
This is an interim order passed by the Bombay High Court in a writ petition filed by Satwaji Narsingrao Gedewad and others against the State of Maharashtra and others. The court issued notice to the respondents to show cause why the petition should not be admitted, returnable on 7 February 2005. The respondents were directed to file reply affidavits within one week, with an advance copy to the petitioners' counsel, who may file a rejoinder before the next date. The matter was ordered to be listed along with two other connected writ petitions (Writ Petition Nos. 10208 of 2004 and 10678 of 2004). The order was passed by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice S.A. Bobde on 25 January 2005. No final adjudication on merits was made.
Headnote
A) Civil Procedure - Interim Orders - Notice and Directions - Court issued notice to respondents to show cause why petition be not admitted, directed filing of reply affidavits within one week, and listed matter along with connected petitions - Held that procedural directions for expeditious disposal are within court's inherent powers (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
WRIT PETITION NO.52 OF 2005
Final Decision
Notice issued to respondents to show cause why petition be not admitted, returnable on 7.2.2005. Respondents directed to file reply affidavits within one week. Petitioners may file rejoinder. Matter to be listed along with Writ Petition Nos.10208 of 2004 and 10678 of 2004.
