AI Overview...
- Locus Standi of Applicant - Main points and insights:
- Several sources affirm that applicants or petitioners must demonstrate sufficient interest or standing to invoke jurisdiction (e.g., Shankar Maharaj vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay, K. G. Purushothaman, S/o Govindan VS State of Kerala - Kerala, AYAAUBKHAN NOORKHAN PATHAN VS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA - Supreme Court).
- In environmental and public interest cases, courts tend to adopt a liberal interpretation of locus standi, allowing broader standing to facilitate justice (e.g., DHEERAJ TIWARI vs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE - National Green Tribunal, Shankar Maharaj vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay).
- Some judgments emphasize that third parties generally require direct concern or injury to establish standing, although exceptions exist in public interest litigation (e.g., K. G. Purushothaman, S/o Govindan VS State of Kerala - Kerala, Janhit Manch VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay).
- Courts have rejected petitions where the petitioner lacked direct interest or was found to lack locus standi, such as challenges to MoA or election nominations (e.g., Shrikrishna Singh Raghuvanshi VS Union Of India - Madhya Pradesh, Punjabrao Appasaheb Pol VS Assistant Registrar, Co-Operative Societies And The Returning Officer, Man Taluka Agricultural Produce Market Committee - Bombay).
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The concept of locus standi is linked to the right to seek judicial remedy, ensuring only those with genuine interest or injury can file complaints or petitions (e.g., Ram Sarup VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana, AYAAUBKHAN NOORKHAN PATHAN VS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA - Supreme Court).
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Analysis and Conclusion:
- The prevailing legal approach balances strictness with flexibility, especially in environmental and public interest issues, where courts favor a broad interpretation of standing to promote substantive justice.
- Courts scrutinize whether the applicant has a direct or sufficient interest, rejecting petitions lacking a personal stake.
- In Maharashtra, the principle remains consistent with constitutional mandates under Articles 226 and 32, emphasizing that locus standi is a prerequisite for maintaining a petition or complaint.
- Overall, the jurisprudence underscores that while locus standi is essential, courts are willing to interpret it liberally in public interest cases to uphold justice and governance transparency (DHEERAJ TIWARI vs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE - National Green Tribunal, Shankar Maharaj vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay, K. G. Purushothaman, S/o Govindan VS State of Kerala - Kerala).
References: - Shankar Maharaj vs State of Maharashtra - Bombay - Janhit Manch VS State of Maharashtra - Bombay - The Tamil Nadu Ambedkar, Law University, rep. By its Registrar D. Gopal, D. G. S. Dhinakaran Salai, Chennai VS The Tamil Nadu State Information Commission, rep. By Asst. Registrar, Teynampet, Chennai - Madras - DHEERAJ TIWARI vs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE - National Green Tribunal - Shrikrishna Singh Raghuvanshi VS Union Of India - Madhya Pradesh - Dheeraj Tiwari vs MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE - National Green Tribunal - K. G. Purushothaman, S/o Govindan VS State of Kerala - Kerala - Punjabrao Appasaheb Pol VS Assistant Registrar, Co-Operative Societies And The Returning Officer, Man Taluka Agricultural Produce Market Committee - Bombay - Ram Sarup VS State of Haryana - Punjab and Haryana - AYAAUBKHAN NOORKHAN PATHAN VS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA - Supreme Court
Search Results for "Locus Standi of Applicant before State Human Commission Maharashtra"
2025 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 4199 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT NAGPUR
ANIL S.KILOR
possessed the requisite locus standi to file the complaint. ... The core issues include whether the applicants committed any offenses under the Maharashtra Act of 2013 and whether the complainant ... alleging human sacrifice practices. ... The applicant No.1 is the founder President, applicant No.2 was a Vice President, applicant Nos.3 and 4 were the Secretaries, applicant No.5 was the Treasurer and applicant Nos. ....
2006 0 Supreme(Bom) 1882 • India - Bombay
F.I.REBELLO, D.Y.CHANDRACHUD
standi to file - Allegations of mala fide and ulterior motive - Court entertained petition as PIL - Appointed amicus curiae - Heard ... Constitution of India - Article 226 - Public interest litigation - Locus ... interest litigation - Challenging Development Control Regulations - Adequacy of infrastructure - Judicial re view - Right to life - Human ... ... In Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education & Another Vs. ... At p.735, this Court, while relying upon a report of the In....
2010 0 Supreme(Mad) 1554 • India - Madras
K.CHANDRU
The university contended that the information sought was exempted under Section 8(1)(j) and that the third party had no locus standi ... Information Commission to the petitioner University to furnish certain information to a third party. ... The court also noted that the order of the Commission lacked reasons and did not take into account proper contentions. ... Reliance was placed by the Central Information Commission on the judgment of the Supreme Court in Maharashtra State....
2025 Supreme(Online)(NGT) 1524 • India - National Green Tribunal BHOPAL (CENTRAL ZONE BENCH)
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEO KUMAR SINGH, J, HON'BLE DR. A. SENTHIL VEL, ACJ
finds Applicant has locus standi, emphasizing need for liberal interpretation in environmental cases according to the 186th Law ... Commission Report. ... standi and maintainability raised, with Respondent arguing Applicant is not aggrieved due to residing outside the area - Tribunal ... On the issue of locus standi the report advocates for a wide locus standi and clearly says that:- " . ... In response to the cont....
2017 0 Supreme(MP) 1211 • India - Madhya Pradesh
SANJAY YADAV, S.K.AWASTHI
The court also addressed the preliminary objection raised regarding the petitioner's locus standi in filing the petition. ... Finding of the Court: The court found that the petitioner lacked the locus standi to challenge the validity of MoA ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that the petitioner lacked the locus standi to challenge the validity of MoA 2014 and that ... It was contended that he had no locus standi to bring that petition. Repelling ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(NGT) 1817 • India - National Green Tribunal BHOPAL (CENTRAL ZONE BENCH)
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SHEO KUMAR SINGH, J
to Respondent despite non-compliance with Environmental Clearance - Court addressed issues of locus standi, maintainability, and ... (Paras 1, 5, 27, 68) ... ... (B) Locus Standi - Definition ... (A) National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 - Sections 14 and 16 - Consent to Operate - Applicant challenged issuance of Consent to Operate ... On the issue of locus standi the report advocates for a wide locus standi and clearly says that:- " ....
2020 0 Supreme(Ker) 345 • India - Kerala
S.MANIKUMAR, SHAJI P.CHALY
standi to raise any grievance whatsoever. ... Sections 37 and 38 -Under ordinary circumstances, a third person, having no concern with the case at hand, cannot claim to have any locus ... Finding of the court: The uncontroverted specific stand of the Municipality and giving ... However, some general tests have been, devised to ascertain whether an applicant is eligible for this category so as to have the necessary locus standi or 'standing' to invoke certiorari jurisdiction. 13. ... I....
2021 0 Supreme(Bom) 1711 • India - Bombay
UJJAL BHUYAN, MADHAV J.JAMDAR
The court also addressed the issue of locus standi of respondent No. 2 and the availability of an alternative remedy through an election ... Election Nomination Rejection - Maharashtra Agricultural Produce Market Committee - 1963 Act, Election Rules 2017 - The court ... standi of respondent No. 2 to object to the nomination of the petitioner. ... He has denied the assertion of the petitioner that respondent No. 2 has no locus standi to object to the nomination of the petitioner. ... #H....
2016 0 Supreme(P&H) 181 • India - Punjab and Haryana
K.KANNAN
non-pecuniary head of claim arising out of defamation, malicious prosecution and personal injury--The limitation cannot apply to human ... Maharashtra) and transparency in governance (through State driven RTI laws in Tamilnadu (1997), Goa (1997), Rajasthan (2000), Maharashtra (2002), Assam (2002), Madhya Pradesh (2003), Jammu & Kashmir (2004), Haryana & Himachal Pradesh (2005). ... Issue of locus standi is at all times relevant for a court to grant a remedy only to a person whose right....
2012 7 Supreme 716 • India - Supreme Court
B.S.CHAUHAN, JAGDISH SINGH KHEHAR
(d) Constitution of India - Article 226 / 32 - Locus ... Locus standi of respondent no. 5: ... 16. ... of) Caste Certificate Act, 2000 (Maharashtra Act No. ... State of Maharashtra & Ors., (2012) 3 SCC 619) ... 21. In Vinoy Kumar v. ... A deeper scrutiny can be made so as to enable the court to find out as to whether a party to a lis is guilty of commission of fraud on the Constitution. ... State of Maharashtra, AIR 2005 SC 540; ....
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