Public Law
Constitutional and public law representation for statutory authorities, PSUs and regulators.
Constitutional and Public Law practice is a vital part of our expertise. TLP regularly represents clients in high-stakes matters before the High Courts and the Supreme Court.
Our team assists statutory authorities, public sector undertakings and regulatory bodies in defending their interests in Writ Petitions and PILs challenging state action for breach of constitutional and fundamental rights.
Representative work from the practice.
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Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation — Writ Petition and a group of PILs challenging the construction of the Metro on grounds of religious rights and tree cutting.
- 02
BPCL — Writ Petitions challenging a pan-India circular on LPG distribution alleged to breach the right to equality and freedom of profession.
- 03
Mumbai Port Authority — Writ Petitions challenging the constitutionality of its General Bye-Laws and a PIL on pollution control norms.
- 04
LIC — Writ Petition challenging the Election Commission's power to requisition LIC staff for election duties.
- 05
Directors of a major SAW pipe manufacturer — represented in Writ Petitions challenging look-out circulars and 'wilful defaulter' declarations against whole-time, independent and women executive directors.
- 06
SEBI — Writ Petitions challenging CIC orders directing disclosure of information about stock exchanges held by SEBI in a fiduciary capacity; stay obtained at the first hearing.