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| | MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, RATLAM v. SHRI VARDHICHAND & ORS [1980] INSC 136; [1981] 1 SCR 97; [1980] 4 SCC 162; AIR 1980 SC ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) |
 | | If the centre of gravity of justice is to shift, as the Preamble to the Constitution mandates, from the traditional individualism of locus standi to the community orientation of public interest litigation, these issues must be considered. |
 | | The Ratlam municipal town, like many Indian urban centres, is populous with human and sub-human species, is punctuated with affluence and indigence in contrasting co-existence, and keeps public sanitation a low priority item. |
 | | Therefore, when the sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ratlam, has, before him, information and evidence, which disclose the existence of a public nuisance and, on the materials placed, he considers that such unlawful obstruction or nuisance should be removed from any public place which may be lawfully used by the public, he shall act. |
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