Supreme Court of India · 1969-01-13
STATE OF GUJARAT vs SHRI SHANTILAL MANGALDAS & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1968/60137
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- STATE OF GUJARAT
- Respondent
- SHRI SHANTILAL MANGALDAS & ORS.
- Author
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (),SHAHC.,RAMASWAMI, V.,MITTER, G.K.,GROVER, A.N.
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ),SHAH, J.C.,RAMASWAMI, V.,MITTER, G.K.,GROVER, A.N.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of Sections 53 and 67 of the Bombay Town Planning Act, 1955, in light of Article 31(2) of the Constitution. The Court held that the Act's objective of promoting public health falls within the exemption provided under Article 31(5)(b)(ii), thus validating the town planning scheme. Furthermore, the Court determined that the Act adequately specifies principles for compensation, ensuring compliance with constitutional guarantees.