Anyone Can Lodge Complaint Under Prevention Of Damage To Public Property Act : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court clarified that any citizen can lodge a complaint under the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, regardless of personal involvement or ownership interest. This ruling enhances public participation in protecting government and community property and reinforces the deterrent framework of the statute. The Court emphasized that restriction to property owners alone would undermine the effectiveness of the legislation, and citizens acting in public interest should have the statutory right to report offences, thereby supporting proactive civic responsibility and strengthening enforcement against property damage.