Mere Existence of Alternate Forums not a Legal Bar to Exercise Writ Jurisdiction: Supreme Court

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In Maharashtra Chess Association vs. Union of India :The Supreme Court has observed mere existence of alternate forums where the aggrieved party may secure relief does not create a legal bar on a High Court to exercise its writ jurisdiction...

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