Vinoy Kumar vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition filed by an advocate challenging the transfer of criminal cases, ruling that the petitioner lacked locus standi as he was not personally affected by the order. The Court emphasized that a writ under Article 226 can only be filed by individuals whose fundamental rights are directly violated or who are in imminent danger of such violation, and not by advocates on behalf of their clients. The Court distinguished this case from Chairman, Railway Board & Ors. v. Chandrima Das, where the petition was filed in public interest, affirming the High Court's decision as justified.