ANIL K. JAIN vs DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

The Supreme Court held that the State Commission is obligated to consider the merits of a compensation claim rather than transferring it to the District Forum based solely on the perceived high amount of compensation. The Court found that both the State Commission and the National Commission erred in their decisions, as they failed to provide an opportunity for evidence and hearing. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the previous orders were set aside, and the matter was remitted to the State Commission for a fresh decision.