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"From perusal of the record, it is seen that admitted position in the present case is that the petitioner had approached State Govt. for financial help for surgery and cochlear implant of both of his sons. The amount was sanctioned by the State Govt. and cheque was issued in favour of the hospital but unfortunately, the cheque was dishonored and on the complaint being made by the hospital against the petitioner, FIR was got registered which on investigation was found to be false, therefore, the petitioner was discharged. But during aforesaid period of investigation, the sons have attained majority and now, there cannot be any surgery or cochlear implant done due to their attaining majority. The most unfortunate part of the entire case is that the financial assistance/help issued by the State Govt. in favour of the petitioner could not be extended to him owing to the reason that cheque issued has been dishonored. Now, sons of the petitioner could not get cochlear implant done and they have to live entire life with the ear ailment. Therefore, the petitioner has preferred writ petition claiming NEUTRAL CITATION NO. 2025:MPHC-JBP:70575 3 WP-47813-2025 compensation to the tune of Rs.80 lac. It is settled principles of law that compensation cannot be claimed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India as a matter of right. Three Judges Bench of Supreme court in the case of Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd. Vs. Ananta Bhattacharya and Others reported in (2004) Volume 6 SCC 213 has held that public remedy for the purpose of grant of compensation can be resorted to only when the fundamental rights of a citizen are violated under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and not otherwise. It has further been held that it is not every violation of provisions of Constitution or statute which could enable the court to direct for grant of compensation. The power of the court of judicial review to grant compensation to public remedy is limited. In other words, the power to grant compensation is confined only to the cases of violation of fundamental rights.