Court cannot decide dispute between private parties under Article 226 of Constitution

Kannimar Fabrics Vs Commissioner of Customs (Madras High Court) Madras High Court held that Article 226 of the Constitution doesn’t permit Court to decide the dispute between two private parties. Accordingly, writ dismissed with liberty to petitioner to avail civil remedy. Facts- The petitioner had imported cotton rags through the third and fourth respondents which was subject to detention by the Customs Department and an order of release was passed by the Customs Department on 08.05.2024 which also entitles not to claim demurrage charges for a period of 60 days from the date of order of rel...