FASIH CHAUDHARY versus DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOORDARSHAN & ORS.

FASIH CHAUDHARY versus DIRECTOR GENERAL, DOORDARSHAN & ORS.

The Supreme Court found that Doordarshan had considered all proposals (including the petitioner’s) fairly, objectively and without malice or ill-will; the petitioner’s proposal was not found attractive or interesting, and the decision was made only after complete proposals were received—thus there was no discrimination or arbitrariness.

Parties
Petitioner: Fasih Chaudhary; Respondents: Director General, Doordarshan & Ors.; Respondent No. 2: Gulzar
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
28 September 1988
Procedural Posture
Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court: SLP Under Article 136, After High Court Dismissed Writ Under Article 226
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Fair Play in Administrative Decision Making, Non Discrimination in Selection Process, Judicial Review of Administrative Action
Administrative Law Constitutional Law Fair Play in Administrative Decision Making Non Discrimination in Selection Process Judicial Review of Administrative Action

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Parties

Fasih Chaudhary

Petitioner

Director General, Doordarshan & Ors.

Respondents

Gulzar

Respondent No. 2

Procedural Posture

Special Leave Petition (civil) / Supreme Court: SLP Under Article 136, After High Court Dismissed Writ Under Article 226

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the selection of the TV serial proposal on Mirza Ghalib by Doordarshan was arbitrary or discriminatory
  2. 2 Whether Doordarshan's procedure was in accordance with principles of fair-play

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court found that Doordarshan had considered all proposals (including the petitioner’s) fairly, objectively and without malice or ill-will; the petitioner’s proposal was not found attractive or interesting, and the decision was made only after complete proposals were received—thus there was no discrimination or arbitrariness.

Court Disposition

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Special Leave Petition is dismissed
  • No interference with the High Court's decision