Bombay High Court accepts Centre’s LPG plea, urges judicial restraint amid US-Israel-Iran conflict The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition demanding guaranteed domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, citing the need for judicial restraint during ongoing international tensions. The court acknowledged the Union government’s efforts to mitigate supply disruptions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, emphasizing that the executive’s discretionary actions in good faith should not be challenged during such crises. In its order, the division bench of Justices Anil Kilor and Raj Wakode noted that the situation arose due to the conflict and stressed that courts must exercise caution to avoid interfering with executive decisions. The judges recorded the Centre’s submissions, which highlighted the government’s proactive measures to safeguard citizens’ interests both domestically and internationally. The court acknowledged the government’s commitment to ensuring smooth distribution and preventing hardship, even as it acknowledged the complexities of managing global supply chains amid geopolitical instability. The Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, argued that the government was fully aware of LPG-related challenges and was taking all necessary steps to maintain availability. Mehta emphasized that while the government was making efforts internationally, certain details could not be disclosed due to ongoing negotiations. He urged the court to allow the executive to manage the situation in the public interest, stressing that the current circumstances required flexibility and discretion.#us_israel_iran_conflict #bombay_high_court #union_government #solicitor_general_tushar_mehta #khem_chand
