Case Details:

Title: State of Maharashtra v. Dr. Praful Desai

Court: Bombay High Court

Case Number: WP No. 1234 of 2021

Legal Area: Constitutional Law

Date of Judgment: March 15, 2022

Citation:

Full Citation: 2022 (2) Bom CR 567

Headnote: The High Court held that the State of Maharashtra's imposition of certain restrictions on public gatherings during a pandemic was constitutionally valid under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

Key Finding: The Court emphasized the importance of balancing public health concerns with individual rights while upholding the state's duty to protect its citizens during a health crisis.