Vyankappa Narayan Patki & Ors vs State Of Maharashtra & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's summary dismissal of the writ petition under Article 226 challenging the constitutional validity of various Maharashtra statutes was unjustified, as the petition raised significant legal questions. The Court found that the petitioners, being social workers and a political activist, had a legitimate interest in the matter, contrary to the High Court's assertion of it being academic. The Court allowed the civil appeals, set aside the impugned orders, and remanded the case for fresh consideration on merits.