Suneeta Devi vs Avinash

insc-2024-194 Supreme Court of India 11 March 2024 • 6 min read

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Case Significance

Suneeta Devi vs Avinash is a Supreme Court of India decision dated March 11, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-194). The appellant challenged a High Court order that quashed a Land Management Committee proposal and SDO approval for land identified for constructing a new primary school to replace one demolished by NHAI for a national highway. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding the High Court's order suffered from patent illegality and violation of natural justice, as the original writ petitioners had concealed the filing of two previous writ petitions while seeking similar relief. The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Summary

The appellant challenged a High Court order that quashed a Land Management Committee proposal and SDO approval for land identified for constructing a new primary school to replace one demolished by NHAI for a national highway. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding the High Court's order suffered from patent illegality and violation of natural justice, as the original writ petitioners had concealed the filing of two previous writ petitions while seeking similar relief.

What was the outcome of Suneeta Devi vs Avinash?

The appellant challenged a High Court order that quashed a Land Management Committee proposal and SDO approval for land identified for constructing a new primary school to replace one demolished by NH...

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-194)