Supreme Court of India · 2006-04-04
Rajasthan Housing Board Through Its ... vs Shivraj Singh Bhandari
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2006 SC 659
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajasthan Housing Board Through Its ...
- Respondent
- Shivraj Singh Bhandari
- Author
- Altamas Kabir
- Bench
- B.P. Singh, Altamas Kabir
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the Rajasthan High Court's decision affirming the Single Judge's order that the Rajasthan Housing Board acted arbitrarily in denying the respondent a house allotment despite his eligibility. The Court emphasized that the Board's discriminatory practices violated principles of fairness and equality in public housing allocations. Consequently, the Board was directed to allot a house measuring 40' x 60' to the respondent within two months, reinforcing the importance of non-discriminatory practices in housing policies.