Summary: Mohammad Qureshi was ordered to leave Amravati due to several animal-related offenses. However, the court found this action unfair and canceled the order.
Mohammad Atique Mohammad Tamjeed Qureshi, a businessman from Amravati, was told by the Deputy Commissioner of Police to leave the area. This was because he had seven offenses recorded against him under laws meant to prevent cruelty to animals and preserve animal life in Maharashtra.
The police used a rule from the Maharashtra Police Act that lets them remove people whose actions cause fear or harm. However, this rule only applies if the actions involve force or violence, which wasn't true in Qureshi's case. The court decided that the offenses didn't fit these requirements.
"The activities attributed to the petitioner do not fall under Section 56 of the Maharashtra Police Act."
Qureshi's lawyer said the offenses weren't a good reason for making him leave. They also mentioned that the decision was based on secret statements without proper proof. On the other hand, the government lawyer said Qureshi often broke the law by being involved in animal slaughtering.
Judge M.M. Nerlikar looked over the case and found that the offenses were either old or still being looked into. The court stressed that ongoing investigations shouldn't make someone leave. Also, the secret statements weren't enough to support such a serious action.
"Merely referring that the two in-camera statements have been recorded is not sufficient."
The court canceled the orders that told Qureshi to leave, which were issued on July 18, 2023, and November 7, 2023. This means Qureshi can return to Amravati. The court's decision shows the importance of using the law correctly and making sure decisions are based on strong evidence.
