Shakur Basti Shamshan Bhumi Sudhar ... vs The Lt. Governor, National Capital ...

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the cremation ground at Shakur Basti, which had been subject to land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the unauthorized use of the land for cremation continued despite its acquisition and subsequent notifications declaring the area residential. The Court dismissed the Special Leave Petitions as infructuous, affirming the High Court's order to restrain cremation activities until further notice, thereby upholding the need for compliance with land use regulations.