MAHESH TOSHNIWAL SANKHA BISWAS vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. — WPA/29160/2025
Case under Essential Commodities Act ,1995 Section NA. Disposed: --DISPOSED on 10th April 2026.
CNR: WBCHCA0587142025
Next Hearing
24th December 2025
Filing Number
WPA/29017/2025
Filing Date
16-12-2025
Registration No
WPA/29160/2025
Registration Date
18-12-2025
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Bench Type
Single Bench
Category
GROUP A (WRIT MATTERS) ( 1 )
Sub-Category
Miscellaneous ( 8 )
Judicial Branch
MANDAMUS SECTION
Decision Date
10th April 2026
Nature of Disposal
--DISPOSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
MAHESH TOSHNIWAL SANKHA BISWAS
Respondent(s)
STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS.
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
NEW MOTION
NEW MOTION ( GR - VIII)
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 24-12-2025 | NEW MOTION |
| 19-01-2026 | NEW MOTION ( GR - VIII) |
Orders
Summary The Calcutta High Court struck down West Bengal's 45-year age limit for Fair Price Shop Dealership applicants, finding it violates Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution. Justice Smita Das De ruled the age restriction is manifestly arbitrary and lacks rational nexus with distributing rations, as older dealers already operate shops efficiently and compassionate appointments permit applicants of any age. The court directed the state to allow all eligible candidates above 45 to participate in the selection process. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Summary The Calcutta High Court struck down West Bengal's 45-year age limit for Fair Price Shop Dealership applicants, finding it violates Articles 14, 19(1)(g), and 21 of the Constitution. Justice Smita Das De ruled the age restriction is manifestly arbitrary and lacks rational nexus with distributing rations, as older dealers already operate shops efficiently and compassionate appointments permit applicants of any age. The court directed the state to allow all eligible candidates above 45 to participate in the selection process. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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