US Constitution Trumps Presidential Tariff Powers
28 Feb 2026
Non-Compliance with Court Summons Amounts to Contempt: Allahabad HC Issues Warrant Against HDFC Life Branch Head in Cheating Bail Case
02 Mar 2026
Bank Can Adjust OTS Deposit on Borrower Default, No Cheating u/s 420 IPC: Delhi High Court
02 Mar 2026
Divij Kumar Quits CMS INDUSLAW for Independent Practice
03 Mar 2026
Global Lawyers Debate AI Liability in Autonomous Vehicles
03 Mar 2026
CCPA Fines Startup ₹8 Lakh for False Child Growth Claims
05 Mar 2026
Madras High Court Scoffs at Police Custody Injury Claim
05 Mar 2026
India's Criminal Investigations Face Systemic Conviction Crisis
05 Mar 2026
Kerala HC Slams TDB Financial Discipline in Ayyappa Conclave, Orders Auditor Report on Past Anomalies: High Court of Kerala
06 Mar 2026
BIBEK CHAUDHURI
Md. Arob – Appellant
Versus
State of West Bengal – Respondent
Headnote: Read headnote
JUDGMENT :
BIBEK CHAUDHURI, J.
1. This instant writ petition is filed by one Md. Arob, the grandson of one deceased Murteza Bibi, who was the owner of a Fair Price Shop dealership, praying for a declaration, considering him as entitled to be recognized within the definition of “family member” under West Bengal Public Distribution System (Maintenance and Control) Order, 2013 and subsequently, issue a writ of Mandamus commanding the respondent authorities and each of them to grant M.R. Dealership licence on compassionate ground in favour of the petitioner.
2. Murteza Bibi was running a fair price shop dealership at Block -Rampurhat-II, Village Shilgram, P.O. Chandpara, P.S. Margram, Birbhum, Pin -731241 by virtue of a licence issued under the West Bengal Public Distribution System (Maintenance and Control) Order,2013 (hereinafter referred to as the "2013 Order"). Murteza Bibi had four daughters and one son and all four daughters were married and were residing at their respective matrimonial homes whereas the son was livin
A grandson, though not specifically included in the definition of "family member" under Clause 2(m) of the WBPDS Control Order, 2013, can be considered as a "family member" for the purpose of compass....
The definition of 'family' for compassionate appointment under the Government Order does not include grandsons, and the government's policy in this regard is reasonable and lawful.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the retrospective effect of an amendment to the 2013 Control Order, broadening the definition of 'family' for compassionate engagement, and the req....
The court established that proper assessment of dependency and employment status is crucial in determining eligibility for compassionate appointments under the relevant regulations.
Incomplete applications for licenses can be validly rejected, and familial relationships under specific provisions do not disqualify candidates unless explicitly stated.
Brij Mohan Lal vs. Union of India
-
Read summary
Copyright © 2023 Vikas Info Solution Pvt Ltd. All Rights Reserved.