The petitioner, a citizen, filed a complaint against an MLA for neglecting public duties, leading to a heated exchange and an FIR filed by the MLA’s son. An externment order was issued against the petitioner for 2 years, based on past FIRs (2017, 2019) and a recent one (June 2021). The court quashed the order, calling it unlawful and beyond the Magistrate’s authority. It emphasized protecting citizens’ rights and sought accountability from the MLA. The court also ordered the transfer of the SDM. The petitioner withdrew the petition to file an appeal under the Gujarat Police Act.
