LACHHMAN DASS & OTHERS vs MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, JALALABAD & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that Section 20B of the Displaced Persons (Compensation and Rehabilitation) Act, 1954, is violative of Article 31(2) of the Constitution. The Court found that the provision, which allowed the Central Government to deny restoration of property based on expediency, did not serve a public purpose and failed to provide for compensation or principles for compensation. Consequently, the Court declared Section 20B unconstitutional, affirming the High Court's decision on this matter.