ABU HOSSAIN MALLICK Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Counsel submits that the petitioners have brought this art.226 petition seeking a mandamus commanding the police to execute an order of the Civil Court in the discharge of their duties under of s.23 of the Police Act, 1861.

(2.) The provisions of s.23 of the Police Act, 1861 are quoted below :

(3.) The question is whether the High Court should make an order under art.226 of the Constitution directing the police to execute an order of a Civil Court.