2024 (8) TMI 1467 - HC - Indian Laws

Seeking writ of mandamus/ appropriate directions to Respondent No. 1 - Union of India1 to furnish a status report on the complaints/ representations filed by the Petitioner - invocation of Article 226 of the Constitution of India, 1950 - HELD THAT - Regardless, for this Court to exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner must demonstrate that they have an enforceable constitutional right against the Respondents. The Court is unable to ascertain any such right from the facts presented. The matter be listed before the Roster Bench dealing with public interest litigation. It is made clear that this Court has not made any comments on the merits of the case or whether there is any element of public interest involved in the present proceedings. Subject to orders of Hon ble the Acting Chief Justice, list this matter before the Roster Bench on 26th September, 2024.

Summary

The petitioner sought a writ of mandamus to obtain a status report on complaints against Mr. Rahul Gandhi. The court found no enforceable constitutional right demonstrated and referred the matter to a bench dealing with public interest litigation. Next hearing scheduled for 26th September, 2024.