2025:UHC:3721-DB 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF UTTARAKHAND AT NAINITAL THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. G. NARENDAR AND THE HON’BLE JUSTICE MR. ALOK MAHRA Writ Petition (PIL) No. 71 of 2025 9th May, 2025 Swami Anand Swaroop --Petitioner Versus State of Uttarakhand and Others --Respondents ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Presence:- Mr. Shakti Singh and Ms. Shivangi Gangwar, learned counsel for the petitioner. Mr. B.S. Parihar, learned Standing Counsel for the State. Mr. Saurav Adhikari, learned counsel for respondent no.2. Mr. Ravi Babulkar, learned counsel for respondent no.3. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- JUDGMENT : (per Mr. G. Narendar C. J.) The hearing was commenced by the learned counsel for the petitioner raising concerns about the security of the devotees visiting Holy Dhams/religious sites. 2. On perusal of the prayer, it is apparent that the petition seeks to achieve objectives other than 2025:UHC:3721-DB 2 security of the devotees. Neither the prayer nor the pleadings relate to security or well-being of the devotees visiting Holy Dhams/religious sites. The petition appears to be more publicity oriented, rather than in the interest of general public. Hence, writ petition stands rejected. 3. Notwithstanding the dismissal of the writ petition, we permit the petitioner to submit a representation to the competent authority concerned, as the relief sought may also require legislation. If, any such representation is made within six weeks from today, the same shall be considered and disposed of within twelve weeks thereafter. (G. NARENDAR, C. J.) (ALOK MAHRA, J.) Dated: 09.05.2025 BS