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DELHI HIGH COURT
D.N.PATEL, JASMEET SINGH
Pratyush Prasanna – Appellant
Versus
State of NCT of Delhi – Respondent
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| 1. public interest litigation context and prayers raised. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. allegations of fund misuse and public money concerns. (Para 3) |
| 3. dismissal based on baseless allegations without evidence. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. fund utilization restrictions under legal guidelines. (Para 6) |
| 5. writ petition dismissed with costs imposed. (Para 7 , 8 , 9) |
JUDGMENT
D.N. Patel, Chief Justice (Oral)
Proceedings in the matter have been conducted through video conferencing.
C.M.No.15680-81/2021 (exemptions)
For the reasons stated in the applications and in view of the present prevailing situation, the present applications are allowed subject to just exceptions. However, the applicant is directed to file duly signed and affirmed affidavits within a period of one week from the date of resumption of regular functioning of the Court.
The applications are disposed of.
W.P.(C) No.5117/2021 & C.Ms.No.15682-83/2021
1. This so-called public interest litigation has been preferred with the following prayers:
"i. Direct the Respondent to give clarification regarding amount collected in the Lieutenant Governor/Chief Minister Relief Fund for COVID-19 relief and details of the expenditures made thereof;
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The central legal point established in the judgment is the importance of a liberal approach in entertaining public interest litigation related to good governance and the principles of mandamus, inclu....
In public interest litigation, a petitioner must demonstrate bona fide intent and sufficient interest, avoiding vexatious claims; the court may intervene if allegations of public fund misuse are subs....
The court emphasized the necessity of exhausting alternative remedies before filing a Public Interest Litigation, particularly regarding information requests under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
Public Interest Litigation - Health delivery system in the State of Uttar Pradesh - Not maintainable as petition not espousing cause of any member of a disadvantageous section of society or any perso....
Court directed authorities to expeditiously decide a representation for water supply and borewell usage for parks, emphasizing adherence to applicable laws and policies.
The court has the authority to direct the concerned authority to take action in cases of alleged misappropriation of Government funds.
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