MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, KARNAL vs NIRMALA DEVI

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a disputed area measuring 4 ft. x 6-1/2 ft. constitutes a public street under the Haryana Municipalities Act, 1973. The Court interpreted Section 2(23) and Section 2(21) of the Act, clarifying that a public street is defined as one that is accessible to the public and has been improved with public funds unless otherwise agreed. The Court upheld the decision of the Additional District Judge granting damages to the respondent, affirming that the area in question was indeed a public street and thus under the control of the Municipal Committee as per Section 61(1)(g) of the Act.