In Brief
A writ petition arose from a criminal fraud case involving alleged forgery and identity theft by licensees running liquor shops. The High Court, while examining investigation lapses, issued sweeping directions to senior police and administrative officials to restructure police departments, establish forensic facilities, and submit detailed reports on police administration and resources. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, setting aside these directions. The Court held that a High Court must confine its adjudication to the specific controversy before it and cannot issue general policy directions or directions requiring legislative amendments. Such matters fall within the exclusive domain of the Legislature and Executive and exceed the limits of judicial review."
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