Supreme Court of India · 2023-01-03
K.C. Cinema (Corret Name K.C. Theatre) vs The State Of Jammu And Kashmir
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- K.C. Cinema (Corret Name K.C. Theatre)
- Respondent
- The State Of Jammu And Kashmir
- Bench
- Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined whether the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir exceeded its jurisdiction under Article 226 in a PIL concerning cinema theatres. The Court emphasized the limits of judicial review and the importance of respecting constitutional boundaries. It held that the High Court had transgressed its jurisdiction, and the appeals were allowed. The judgment underscores the need for courts to operate within their constitutional remit, especially in PIL matters.