The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that a case should not be unnecessarily remanded by the High Court for fresh consideration as it initiates a new round of litigation. The bench stated that the idea is to reduce litigation, not promote it.

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday that a case should not be unnecessarily remanded by the High Court for fresh consideration as it initiates a new round of litigation. The bench of Justices stated that the idea is to reduce litigation, not to increase it.

The bench set aside an order of the Allahabad High Court which had remanded a matter for fresh consideration after hearing all concerned parties. The case pertained to the rejection of a person’s application by authorities for correction of a plot’s map.

While considering the appeal, the Supreme Court said that the court had misinterpreted and relied on Section 30 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, which pertains to the maintenance of maps and field books.

The bench said this could have led to unnecessary and increased litigation. The bench said, ”We would also like to say that this court’s earlier view was that if principles of natural justice are violated, the matter should be remanded to give the concerned party a hearing opportunity. However, with the passage of time, this view has changed. The idea is to reduce litigation, not to increase it. Unnecessary remand by the High Court initiates a new round of litigation, which should be avoided.”

Initially, an application filed before the Collector for correction of a plot’s map was rejected. Subsequently, the Additional Commissioner also dismissed the appeal against the Collector’s order. Nearly 17 years later, another application for map correction was filed, but the concerned authority rejected it.

Thereafter, the matter reached the High Court, which remanded the case for fresh consideration after providing a proper opportunity of hearing to all concerned parties.

Citing Section 30 of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006, the Supreme Court bench said the Collector is obligated to maintain a map and a field book for each village in the prescribed manner and any changes made therein should be recorded annually or after prescribed long intervals.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest federal court in the nation and the head of the judicial branch, established by Article III of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. Its primary role is to interpret the Constitution and federal law, with the power of judicial review—established by the landmark 1803 case *Marbury v. Madison*—allowing it to overturn laws deemed unconstitutional. The Court’s decisions on critical issues like civil rights, free speech, and presidential powers have profoundly shaped American society and governance.

High Court

The High Court is a superior court of record in many common law jurisdictions, typically serving as the highest court within a state or region below the national supreme court. Historically, such courts were established to administer justice in major civil and criminal cases, often evolving from royal courts in British-influenced legal systems. For example, the High Court of Australia, founded in 1903, was created under the country’s constitution to interpret and apply federal law.

Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court, officially known as the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, is one of India’s oldest and most prominent high courts. Established in 1866 in the city of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), it was originally founded as the High Court of Judicature for the North-Western Provinces. Its historic building, completed in 1916, remains a significant architectural and judicial landmark in northern India.

Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006

The Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code, 2006 is not a physical place or cultural site, but a key piece of legislation in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It consolidated and reformed the state’s land revenue laws, replacing several older acts to streamline land administration, records, and tenancy rights. Its history is rooted in modernizing colonial-era land governance systems to address contemporary issues in one of India’s most populous states.