Rajeev Suri vs Delhi Development Authority — Central Vista Project case

Updates

1. Hearing16 Oct 2026

   Supreme Court takes suo motu cognizance of relocation of Central Secretariat Library

   The Supreme Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding the relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, which was directed to vacate its premises in the Shastri Bhawan complex on September 17 as part of the ongoing Central Vista redevelopment project.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court started a case on its own to look into moving a historic library.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court is the legal authority overseeing this, and the Delhi Development Authority is the agency managing the redevelopment.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi and the Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court acted because the library was told to leave its long-standing home for the redevelopment project.

   What it means:

   The court is now formally reviewing the relocation of the library as part of the broader legal challenge.

   The Hindu
2. News5 Jan 2021

   Central Vista Project gets all-clear from Supreme Court in 2:1 verdict

   Central Vista Project case SC verdict: In its judgment, the apex court said the exercise of the power under the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Act was...

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court approved the Central Vista Project in a two to one decision.

   Who:

   Rajeev Suri is the person challenging the plan, the Delhi Development Authority is the agency overseeing the project, and the Supreme Court of India is the court that issued the ruling.

   When:

   Reported on 5 Jan 2021.

   Where:

   Delhi and the Supreme Court of India.

   Why:

   The court decided that the actions taken under the Delhi Development Authority Act were valid.

   What it means:

   The legal approval allows the project to move forward as the court cleared the development plan.

   The Indian Express