ALEEMUDDIN vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH

The Supreme Court addressed a public interest litigation concerning the establishment of a new Tehsil building in Hasanpur, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh. The Court held that the petition filed by the fifth respondent was motivated by personal interest, as the proposed site was adjacent to his family's land, thus creating a conflict of interest. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to direct the State to proceed with the construction of the Tehsil office at the original location, rejecting the appellant's claims.