The case brought forth several critical legal questions. Primarily, it raised the issue of whether the extensive encroachments and unauthorized constructions on the public road constituted a clear violation of municipal regulations and, by extension, infringed upon the fundamental rights of the residents to access and utilize public amenities. The petitioners sought to establish a direct link between these illegal structures and a breach of their right to a safe and accessible public space. Secondly, and perhaps more significantly for the High Court, the case addressed the maintainability of writ petitions under Article 226 of the Constitution of India in matters that inherently require detailed fact-finding, extensive evidence collection, and a thorough examination of local planning laws. The court had to consider whether such complex factual disputes, often involving property rights and detailed assessments of construction legality, were appropriate for summary adjudication through writ jurisdiction or if they demanded a more comprehensive trial process in a civil court or specialized tribunal.
