State Authorities Archives

Allahabad HC warns of ‘heavy penalty’ on State for unauthorised land utilisation without due acquisition process; Orders compensation for landowner

“Right to Property is protected under Article 300A of the Constitution of India, which ensures that no person can be deprived of their property without due process of law. It emphasized that land cannot be acquired without payment of due compensation, as mandated by law.”

Case Briefs High Courts

All Hydro Power Projects across the State must comply with directions in ‘Zangpo Sherpa case’ in letter and spirit; Sikkim High Court condemns GATI’s careless attitude, resulting in death of two innocent boys

“Should every Hydro Power Project get away with token compensation for loss of life despite standing directions of the highest Court of the State to take precautions, utter chaos would abound on account of their carelessness, which would be unaccountable. It must be borne in mind that human life is as precious, regardless of the geography of the area”

Case Briefs High Courts

Cal HC | The words “any person or authority” used in Article 226 of the Constitution not confined only to statutory authorities and instrumentalities of State

Calcutta High Court: Sahidullah Munshi, J. allowed a writ petition assigned before the Court on the request for reference by the Single