SUDIP MAZUMDAR versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

SUDIP MAZUMDAR versus STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH

The Supreme Court accepted recommendations from a government committee for safety measures at the firing range and directed timely implementation to safeguard tribals' right to life. Upon receiving a compliance report, the Court disposed of the writ petition on implementation part.

Parties
Petitioner: Sudip Mazumdar; Respondent: State of Madhya Pradesh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 July 1996
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (crl) No. 1420 a of 1982 / Disposal Order; Proceedings Closed, Partly Disposed
Outcome
Petition disposed of partly; proceedings closed
Legal Topics
Right to Life, Test Firing Range Safety, Protection of Tribals
Constitutional Law Human Rights Right to Life Test Firing Range Safety Protection of Tribals

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Parties

Sudip Mazumdar

Petitioner

State of Madhya Pradesh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (crl) No. 1420 a of 1982 / Disposal Order; Proceedings Closed, Partly Disposed

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Protection of the right to life of tribals affected by test firing practices near Itarasi, Madhya Pradesh

Ratio Decidendi

The Supreme Court accepted recommendations from a government committee for safety measures at the firing range and directed timely implementation to safeguard tribals' right to life. Upon receiving a compliance report, the Court disposed of the writ petition on implementation part.

Court Disposition

Petition disposed of partly; proceedings closed

Orders

  • Accepted government committee's recommendations for safety measures
  • Directed government to sanction and expedite tender process and completion of works within reduced timeframes