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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.

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