KOSHY JACOB versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

In view of the respondent's stand that legislative amendment is underway, the writ petition is disposed of with expectation that law will be brought into force within reasonable time to address the concerns. Individual claims of petitioner to be pursued in appropriate forum.

Parties: Petitioner: Koshy Jacob; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 28 November 2017
Procedural Posture: Writ Petition (civil) No. 55 of 2013 / Final Disposition
Outcome: Writ petition disposed of
Legal Topics: Implementation of Supreme Court Guidelines, Destruction of Public Property During Agitations, Accountability in Public Protests

Constitutional Law Criminal Law Administrative Law Implementation of Supreme Court Guidelines Destruction of Public Property During Agitations Accountability in Public Protests

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Parties

Koshy Jacob

Petitioner

Union of India & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) No. 55 of 2013 / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

1 Whether guidelines issued by Supreme Court for prevention of damage to public property have been implemented
2 Whether statutory amendments are required to hold organizers of agitations accountable
3 Whether adequate remedies exist for victims of destruction of public property

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Writ petition disposed of

Orders

Petitioner is at liberty to seek remedy at appropriate forum in accordance with law.
Expectation that law proposed by Union of India will be brought into force within reasonable time to address concerned issues.