Daulat Ramesh Chavhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr
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Case Significance
Daulat Ramesh Chavhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 16, 2025 (citation: ik-133058529). The petitioner challenged his externment order for a period of two years under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Police Act, based on 12 crimes registered against him from 2011 to 2024. The Court quashed the externment order, holding that the Deputy Commissioner failed to provide adequate reasons for imposing the maximum two-year period, making it an unreasonable restriction on the fundamental right to free movement under Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution. The case was heard by Justice N.J. Jamadar. Counsel appearing: Manas Gawankar (counsel for petitioner), R. S. Tendulkar (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The petitioner challenged his externment order for a period of two years under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Police Act, based on 12 crimes registered against him from 2011 to 2024. The Court quashed the externment order, holding that the Deputy Commissioner failed to provide adequate reasons for imposing the maximum two-year period, making it an unreasonable restriction on the fundamental right to free movement under Article 19(1)(d) of the Constitution.
What was the outcome of Daulat Ramesh Chavhan vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr?
The petitioner challenged his externment order for a period of two years under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Police Act, based on 12 crimes registered against him from 2011 to 2024. The Court quashed ...
Judgment
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