Lalan Kishor Singh Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court)
The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a petitioner who challenged the provision of Z+ security to Mohan Bhagwat and sought recovery of the associated costs from the organization. The petitioner claimed that public funds should not be used for such security and relied on the judgment in Union of India Vs. Bikash Saha and others, arguing that security cover must be based on a reasonable threat perception. The petitioner also sought directions for authorities to act on his representations.
The Court observed that the petitioner failed to disclose relevant personal details beyond being a citizen and did not specify the source of information. It noted that no sufficient research had been conducted as required under applicable rules and that the petition appeared to be based merely on a newspaper report. The Court found no element of genuine public interest involved and held that the PIL was a motivated petition amounting to an abuse of the process of law. Consequently, the petition was dismissed.
FULL TEXT OF THE JUDGMENT/ORDER OF BOMBAY HIGH COURT
Heard.
2. Except stating that he is the citizen of India, the petitioner does not disclose any details about himself. However, he is concerned about Z+ VVIP Security provided to 3rd respondent – Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) thru. its Sar Sanghchalak Shri Mohan Bhagwat.
