GANGA MALIK versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

GANGA MALIK versus UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

With respect to the criminal trial, the law shall take its own course, and as regards other reliefs including protection and compensation, the petitioner may approach the appropriate respondent.

Parties
Petitioner: Ganga Malik; Respondents: Union of India & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
16 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (criminal) / Final Judgment
Outcome
Writ petition dismissed
Legal Topics
Writ of Mandamus, Protection of Life, Compensation for Death, Expeditious Trial
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Writ of Mandamus Protection of Life Compensation for Death Expeditious Trial

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Parties

Ganga Malik

Petitioner

Union of India & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (criminal) / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the petitioner is entitled to protection of life for herself and her family.
  2. 2 Whether the State is required to expeditiously conclude the criminal trial.
  3. 3 Whether the petitioner is entitled to compensation for the death of her son.

Ratio Decidendi

With respect to the criminal trial, the law shall take its own course, and as regards other reliefs including protection and compensation, the petitioner may approach the appropriate respondent.

Court Disposition

Writ petition dismissed

Orders

  • Liberty granted to petitioner to approach respondent No.2 for appropriate relief.