KANWAR SINGH vs DELHI ADMINISTRATION

The Supreme Court held that under Section 418(1) of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the delegation of authority to impound stray cattle does not necessitate the personal presence of the Commissioner for supervision. The term 'abandoned' in this context means 'let loose' rather than 'ownerless', allowing for the impounding of cattle that are unattended. Furthermore, the Court ruled that the appellants could not claim a right of private defense under Section 99 IPC against actions taken by public servants in good faith, affirming the legality of the impounding actions.