SHAKUR BASTI SHAMSHAN BH.SUDHAR SAMITI vs LT. GOVERNOR, N.C.T. OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the cremation ground at Shakur Basti, which was under dispute due to unauthorized use following land acquisition proceedings initiated on December 26, 1964, under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the earlier High Court order restricting cremation was stayed, allowing the society managing the cremation ground to continue operations until further orders. The judgment clarified the status of the land and the rights of the society, emphasizing the need for proper legal procedures in land use disputes.