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Supreme Court of India · 2022-10-21

SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION vs FEDERATION OF RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION, VASANT KUNJ AND ORS

Citation / case number
SC 2017/4717
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SOUTH DELHI MUNICIPAL CORPORATION
Respondent
FEDERATION OF RESIDENTS WELFARE ASSOCIATION, VASANT KUNJ AND ORS
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation against the High Court's dismissal of its application to modify an earlier order regarding the cremation ground at Masoodpur. The court examined the historical context and the necessity of the cremation ground for the local community, ultimately upholding the High Court's decision. The judgment reinforces the importance of local governance and community needs in land use disputes.

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