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Supreme Court Clarifies Retrospective Application of Solatium and Interest in Land Acquisition Cases: Union of India vs. Tarsem Singh (2025) INSC 146

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Date of the Judgment: 04 February 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 146 Judges: Surya Kant, J., Ujjal Bhuyan, J. When land is acquired for public purposes, are landowners entitled to additional compensation even after the initial compensation has been determined and finalized? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical question in a recent case concerning […]

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Supreme Court clarifies liability for compensation in land acquisition: Ultra-Tech Cement vs. Mast Ram (2024)

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Supreme Court clarifies liability for compensation in land acquisition: Ultra-Tech Cement vs. Mast Ram (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Determining which entity is liable to pay compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, when a business transfer has occurred. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition, Corporate Law Case Name: M/s. Ultra-Tech Cement Ltd. vs. Mast Ram

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Supreme Court clarifies compensation for land surrender and amenity development: Kukreja Construction Company vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) INSC 692 (13 September 2024)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Compensation for Land Surrender and Amenity Development Can a landowner claim full Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for constructing amenities on surrendered land? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this crucial question, clarifying the rights of landowners under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. This judgment impacts how development rights

Supreme Court clarifies compensation for land surrender and amenity development: Kukreja Construction Company vs. State of Maharashtra (2024) INSC 692 (13 September 2024) Read Post »

Supreme Court Directs Consideration of Resort Construction in Pachmarhi: Shewalkar Developers vs. Union of India (16 May 2024)

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Supreme Court Directs Consideration of Resort Construction in Pachmarhi: Shewalkar Developers vs. Union of India LEGAL ISSUE: Whether permission for construction of a health/eco-resort can be denied based on the pendency of a writ appeal concerning title of the land and applicability of the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) notification. CASE TYPE: Environmental Law, Land Law Case

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Supreme Court clarifies acquisition powers under Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act: Kolkata Municipal Corporation vs. Bimal Kumar Shah (2024)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Acquisition Powers Under Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act: Kolkata Municipal Corporation vs. Bimal Kumar Shah (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether Section 352 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, provides the power for compulsory acquisition of immovable property. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Property Law, Municipal Law Case Name: Kolkata Municipal Corporation & Anr. vs.

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Supreme Court Upholds Solatium and Interest for Delayed Compensation Under the Requisitioning Act: Union of India vs. Dr. Asket Singh (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds Solatium and Interest for Delayed Compensation Under the Requisitioning Act: Union of India vs. Dr. Asket Singh (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether solatium and interest can be granted for delays in compensation under the Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1952, despite the Act not explicitly providing for it. CASE TYPE: Land

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Supreme Court Upholds State’s Power in Town Planning, Overturns NGT Orders: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Yogendera Mohan Sengupta (2024)

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Supreme Court Upholds State’s Power in Town Planning, Overturns NGT Orders: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Yogendera Mohan Sengupta (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the National Green Tribunal (NGT) can direct a state government on how to exercise its legislative powers in town planning. CASE TYPE: Town and Country Planning Law, Environmental Law Case Name: State

Supreme Court Upholds State’s Power in Town Planning, Overturns NGT Orders: State of Himachal Pradesh vs. Yogendera Mohan Sengupta (2024) Read Post »

Supreme Court clarifies property rights of children from void marriages: Revanasiddappa vs. Mallikarjun (2023) INSC 783 (01 September 2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Property Rights of Children from Void Marriages in Hindu Law LEGAL ISSUE: What are the property rights of children born from void or voidable marriages under Hindu law? CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Hindu Succession Case Name: Revanasiddappa & Anr. vs. Mallikarjun & Ors. Judgment Date: 01 September 2023 Date of the Judgment:

Supreme Court clarifies property rights of children from void marriages: Revanasiddappa vs. Mallikarjun (2023) INSC 783 (01 September 2023) Read Post »

Supreme Court Clarifies Amenity TDR Entitlement in Land Acquisition Cases: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Amenity TDR Entitlement in Land Acquisition Cases: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a landowner is entitled to additional Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for developing a recreational ground on surrendered land. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Town Planning Case Name: Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited vs. The Municipal Corporation of

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Supreme Court Denies Additional TDR for Recreation Ground Development: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023)

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Supreme Court Denies Additional TDR for Recreation Ground Development: Godrej & Boyce vs. MCGM (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Entitlement to additional Transferable Development Rights (TDR) for developing a recreation ground. CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition/Town Planning Case Name: Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited vs. The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai & Ors. [Judgment Date]: May 08,

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Supreme Court settles rights of unsecured creditors in SICA rehabilitation schemes: Modi Rubber Ltd. vs. Continental Carbon India Ltd. (2023)

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Supreme Court Clarifies Rights of Unsecured Creditors Under SICA: Modi Rubber Ltd. vs. Continental Carbon India Ltd. (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether an unsecured creditor can opt out of a rehabilitation scheme approved under the Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA) and recover their full dues later. CASE TYPE: Insolvency Law Case Name: Modi

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Temporary Land Acquisition: Supreme Court Limits Duration in Manubhai Bharwad vs. ONGC (20 January 2023)

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Supreme Court on Temporary Land Acquisition: Manubhai Bharwad vs. ONGC (2023) LEGAL ISSUE: Can temporary land acquisition continue indefinitely, infringing on property rights? CASE TYPE: Land Acquisition Case Name: Manubhai Sendhabhai Bharwad and Another vs. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. & Others Judgment Date: 20 January 2023 Introduction Date of the Judgment: 20 January

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