Swapnil Rajesh Dcunha vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr

ik-116797797 Bombay High Court 2 December 2024 • WRIT PETITION (ST) NO. 21580 OF 2024 • 11 min read

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Case Significance

Swapnil Rajesh Dcunha vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 2, 2024 (citation: ik-116797797). The petitioner challenged a two-year externment order under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act from Palghar, Thane, Nashik, Mumbai and Mumbai Suburbs districts, and the Divisional Commissioner's order dismissing his appeal. The Court found the subjective satisfaction for the maximum two-year externment period was erroneous, without satisfactory reason, excessive, and unreasonable. The externment order and appellate order were quashed and set aside. The case was heard by Justice Shyam C. Chandak. Counsel appearing: R.V. Newton (counsel for respondent), Rahul S. Kadam (counsel for petitioner), Vedant Babar (counsel for petitioner).

Summary

The petitioner challenged a two-year externment order under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act from Palghar, Thane, Nashik, Mumbai and Mumbai Suburbs districts, and the Divisional Commissioner's order dismissing his appeal. The Court found the subjective satisfaction for the maximum two-year externment period was erroneous, without satisfactory reason, excessive, and unreasonable. The externment order and appellate order were quashed and set aside.

What was the outcome of Swapnil Rajesh Dcunha vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr?

The petitioner challenged a two-year externment order under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act from Palghar, Thane, Nashik, Mumbai and Mumbai Suburbs districts, and the Divisional Commissioner's...

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