State Of U.P.&Ors vs Manohar

The Supreme Court held that the respondent was entitled to compensation for land taken without due process, emphasizing the need for adherence to the Land Acquisition Act. The Court found that the appellants had failed to follow legal procedures for land acquisition, resulting in the respondent's unlawful dispossession. The Court directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to determine and pay compensation for the land in question, reinforcing the principle that compensation must be provided when land is acquired without following statutory requirements.