Supreme Court Upholds Right to Redetermination of Compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, Allowing Benefit of High Court Judgment Despite Absence of Reference Petition – Emphasizing Beneficent Interpretation of the Law

Supreme Court Upholds Right to Redetermination of Compensation under Section 28-A of the Land Acquisition Act, Allowing Benefit of High Court Judgment Despite Absence of Reference Petition – Emphasizing Beneficent Interpretation of the Law

Court's Decision The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, quashing the judgment of the High Court dated 25th November 2021. It reinstated the order passed by the District Revenue Officer-cum-Land Acquisition…
Supreme Court on Procedural Lapses in Land Acquisition under Rajasthan Urban Improvement (RUI) Act, 1959: "Improper Notice Prejudices Rights of Landowners; Delayed Compensation and Statutory Violations Render Acquisitions Void"

Supreme Court on Procedural Lapses in Land Acquisition under Rajasthan Urban Improvement (RUI) Act, 1959: “Improper Notice Prejudices Rights of Landowners; Delayed Compensation and Statutory Violations Render Acquisitions Void”

Court's Decision The Supreme Court examined the legality of land acquisition under the Rajasthan Urban Improvement (RUI) Act, 1959. It addressed several procedural lapses concerning notice issuance, compensation payment timelines,…