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Delhi Gymkhana Club land takeover dispute
Overview
The legal dispute regarding the takeover of the Delhi Gymkhana Club involves challenges to the Central government’s decision to terminate a perpetual lease for its 27.3-acre premises on Safdarjung Road. The government asserts the land is required for “strengthening and securing of defence infrastructure” and other public security purposes.
Initially, the Supreme Court of India directed the Delhi High Court to hear a plea from 11 club members who argued that the club itself could not effectively challenge the takeover because a government-nominated committee currently manages the premises.
In subsequent developments, Justice Prateek Jalan of the Delhi High Court recused himself from hearing a challenge brought by the Delhi Gymkhana Club Staff Welfare Association regarding the eviction. The judge stated, “I would be more comfortable if somebody else hears this,” and the matter is expected to be reassigned to a different bench.
Entities
Prateek Jalan · Central Government of India · Delhi High Court · Land and Development Office · Government of India
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesDelhi High Court judge recuses from Gymkhana Club eviction case
A Delhi High Court judge has recused himself from a case involving the Central Government's attempt to evict the Delhi Gymkhana Club from its Lutyens' Delhi premises for defense infrastructure needs.
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[POLITICS] 7 sourcesSupreme Court directs High Court to hear Delhi Gymkhana Club takeover plea
The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to hear a plea from 11 Delhi Gymkhana Club members challenging the Central government's takeover of the club's 27.3-acre premises.
Sources
barandbench.com · deccanchronicle.com · millenniumpost.in · newindianexpress.com · orissapost.com · taxguru.in · thepatriot.in · timesnownews.com