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Supreme Court of India · 2021-08-05

Union Of India vs Onkar Nath Dhar

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2021 SC 513
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Union Of India
Respondent
Onkar Nath Dhar
Author
Hemant Gupta
Bench
A.S. Bopanna, Hemant Gupta

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court allowing a Kashmiri migrant, Onkar Nath Dhar, to retain government accommodation beyond his superannuation. The court emphasized the humanitarian considerations in light of the respondent's circumstances and the ongoing situation in Jammu & Kashmir. The appeal by the Union of India was dismissed, reinforcing the need for sensitivity towards displaced individuals.

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