Karnataka Industrial Areas ... vs Sri C. Kenchappa & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision regarding the acquisition of land under the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board Act, 1966, specifically Sections 3(1) and 28. The Court emphasized the need to balance industrial development with ecological preservation, affirming that the respondents' rights under Articles 14 and 21 were not violated as the acquisition process adhered to legal requirements. The appeal by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board was dismissed, maintaining the High Court's order to protect the gomal lands and green-belt areas from industrial use.