(1.) In this petition, following questions arise.
(2.) The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the respondents have addressed us on the above questions. Since the above questions of law have arisen in some other petitions also, the learned counsel Ms. Anjali Iyer and Mr. J.S. Kini have requested us to give them a hearing. We have accordingly heard them.
(3.) The facts of the present petition will have to be shortly stated. The petitioner claims to be a businessman. He carries on business in Mira Bhayandar area. He is carrying on business of real estate. According to him, he had received threatening calls from the members of underworld and hence the police had given him protection. According to the petitioner in the year 2004, he had applied for a revolver licence. At that time, respondent 3, PI Vastrad attached to Bhyandar Police Station (West), had given him a certificate that no criminal cases were pending against him. The said certificate is dated 20/2/2006.