B.L. WADHERA vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed allegations against a former Prime Minister regarding the illegal acquisition of approximately 600 acres of land in Haryana, asserting violations of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulations) Act, 1961, the Indian Forest Act, and the Forest Conservation Act, 1980. The Court held that the Gram Panchayat's resolutions gifting land to the respondent were not executed for the intended purposes, thereby constituting misuse of authority. The Court directed the appropriate authorities to investigate the matter and take necessary actions against the respondent for the alleged encroachments and violations.