State Of U.P. And Ors. vs Kashi Prasad Dwivedi And Ors.

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order directing compensation for land acquisition, holding that the State of Uttar Pradesh must be given an opportunity to present a detailed counter affidavit. The Court noted that the land in question was sold to the State by the writ petitioner's grandfather, and if this claim is substantiated, the respondents would not be entitled to compensation. The matter was remitted to the High Court for reconsideration, emphasizing the need for a thorough examination of the facts.