Case Note & Summary
The petitioners, three individuals, filed a writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India seeking a mandamus directing the second respondent (Director General of Police and Inspector General of Police) to consider their representation dated 26.05.2020. The representation alleged misconduct by police officers named Kitty and Hanumantaiah of the third respondent's office (S.R.Nagar Police Station). The petitioners also sought an independent enquiry against those officers. The court noted that the grievance was limited to consideration of the representation. With consent of parties, the matter was taken up for final disposal. The court disposed of the petition directing the second respondent to consider the representation and pass appropriate orders within four weeks, without expressing any opinion on merits. The court clarified that no further direction was required at this stage.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ of Mandamus - Consideration of Representation - Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India - Petitioners sought direction to consider representation against police officers for alleged illegal activities - Court held that grievance is limited to consideration of representation and directed respondent No.2 to consider and pass appropriate orders within four weeks - Held that no further direction is required at this stage (Paras 3-5).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the court should direct the respondent authorities to consider the petitioners' representation regarding alleged police misconduct.
Final Decision
Writ petition disposed of directing respondent No.2 to consider the representation dated 26.05.2020 and pass appropriate orders within four weeks. No opinion expressed on merits.
Law Points
- Mandamus
- Consideration of representation
- Police misconduct
- Articles 226 and 227 of Constitution of India
