21 August 2026

Bombay High Court stay on Bandra football ground redevelopment

The case serves as a practical example of judicial intervention in urban governance and the tension between administrative discretion and the preservation of public spaces, which can be used as context in answers regarding accountability and urban planning.

Questions

1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing urban development requirements with the preservation of public open spaces in metropolitan cities. 150 words
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2. Examine the challenges of urban governance in India, particularly regarding the management of public land and the conflict between commercial development and the provision of social infrastructure. 250 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following best describes the principle of 'suo motu' action by the judiciary in the context of administrative governance?

   1. A Action taken by the court based on the recommendation of a private NGO
   2. B Action taken by the court only after a legislative resolution is passed
   3. C Action taken by the court on the request of the central government
   4. D Action initiated by the court on its own motion without a formal petition