Supreme Court of India · 1971-02-19
S. M. NANDY & ORS. vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1967/36
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- S. M. NANDY & ORS.
- Respondent
- STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS.
- Author
- SIKRI, S.M. (),MITTER, G.K.,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
- Bench
- SIKRI, S.M. (CJ),MITTER, G.K.,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.,REDDY, P. JAGANMOHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of the West Bengal Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1948, under Article 19(1)(f) and Article 19(5) of the Constitution. The Court held that the Act does not violate the constitutional provisions as it provides for reasonable restrictions and allows for representation against requisition orders. The appeal challenging the Act was dismissed, affirming its validity and the provisions for compensation under Sections 7(3) and 7(4).