Old Jalukai Village Council vs Kakiho Village

The Supreme Court examined whether the procedural conditions for issuing formal recognition orders under the relevant government orders were fulfilled in the context of a village recognition dispute. The court analyzed the validity of keeping recognition in abeyance due to inter-district boundary issues. It emphasized the importance of adhering to prescribed criteria for recognition and the need for valid reasons for any suspension. The judgment underscores procedural compliance in administrative recognition processes and the significance of proper criteria fulfillment.