South Delhi Municipal Corporation vs M/S. Today Homes And Infrastructure ...

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of a civil suit challenging a property tax assessment under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. The Court held that the distinction between an express bar to civil suits and cases where remedies are onerous must be considered, as established in Section 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The Division Bench's decision to remand the matter for fresh consideration was upheld, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the facts and legal principles involved.