Larger Public Good By Constructing National Highways Need Not Be Overemphasized, Interest Of Local People Must Also Be Considered

The Kerala High Court emphasized the need to balance the larger public good of constructing national highways with the interests of local residents. Residents of Malappuram district appealed for a new vehicular underpass on NH66 to maintain access to essential services. The court dismissed the appeal, noting an existing underpass nearby. The court highlighted the importance of considering the common good while addressing local inconveniences and upheld the necessity of the national infrastructure project, referencing previous Apex Court decisions on the matter.