Manjur Akil Ghassi vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors

ik-168010388 Bombay High Court 25 October 2024 • WRIT PETITION (ST.) NO. 13095 OF 2024 • 11 min read

Judges (1)

Counsel (2)

Akshay Bankapur Counsel Petitioner P. P. Bhosale Counsel Respondent

Parties (4)

Additional District Magistrate, Chandwad Respondent Divisional Commissioner, Nashik Respondent State of Maharashtra Respondent Manjur Akil Ghassi Petitioner

Case Significance

Manjur Akil Ghassi vs The State Of Maharashtra And Ors is a Bombay High Court decision dated October 25, 2024 (citation: ik-168010388). Petition challenging an externment order under Section 56(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, externing the petitioner from Nashik district for one year. The Court found that there was considerable time gap between the crimes, only one crime was registered at the relevant police station, and the externment from the entire Nashik district was excessive and unreasonably curtailed the fundamental right of free movement. The externment orders were quashed and set aside. The case was heard by Justice Shyam C. Chandak. Counsel appearing: Akshay Bankapur (counsel for petitioner), P. P. Bhosale (counsel for respondent).

Summary

Petition challenging an externment order under Section 56(1)(b) of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951, externing the petitioner from Nashik district for one year. The Court found that there was considerable time gap between the crimes, only one crime was registered at the relevant police station, and the externment from the entire Nashik district was excessive and unreasonably curtailed the fundamental right of free movement. The externment orders were quashed and set aside.

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