2022 (1) TMI 859

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.... Allowed, subject to all just exceptions. The application is disposed of. W.P.(C) No.1104/2022 1. Present writ petition, styled as Public Interest Litigation, has been preferred seeking the following reliefs:- "In view of the facts and circumstances, it is therefore, respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may please to:- a) issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus to Respondent No.1 and 2 to issue direction to all the Metropolitan Magistrates (NI Act) of the courts subordinate to this Hon'ble Court to: (1) follow the direction contained in practice direction dated 21.06.2021 passed by Hon'ble Registrar General of this Hon'ble Court and to treat service of summons in one ....

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....t an ugly private malice, vested interest and/or publicity seeking is not lurking. It is to be used as an effective weapon in the armory of law for delivering social justice to the citizens. The attractive brand name of public interest litigation should not be used for suspicious products of mischief. It should be aimed at redressal of genuine public wrong or public injury and not publicity oriented or founded on personal vendetta. As indicated above, Court must be careful to see that a body of persons or member of public, who approaches the court is acting bona fide and not for personal gain or private motive or political motivation or other oblique considerations. The Court must not allow its process to be abused for oblique consideration....