State Of U.P.&Ors.; vs Manohar

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to grant a writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution, directing the State of Uttar Pradesh to determine and pay compensation for land taken without due process. The Court found that the respondent was dispossessed of his land without any legal acquisition or compensation, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to lawful procedures in land acquisition matters, thereby reinforcing the rights of landowners against arbitrary state action.