The Supreme Court clarifies the legal limits of de-licensing of land use, reinforces strict pleading standards in writ jurisdiction, and delineates the National Green Tribunal’s role in urban planning disputes.

The Supreme Court has held that AICTE Career Advancement Scheme Regulations apply only to in-service promotions and cannot govern initial recruitment conducted under State rules. The ruling restores a 2015 Gujarat Public Service Commission selection and reinforces estoppel principles in recruitment litigation.