Jaipur Development Authority vs Mahesh Sharma & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed issues of illegal land allotment and compensation under the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act and the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagir Act, 1952. It reaffirmed that public policy cannot justify abuse of power by public authorities, and illegal allotments cannot be legitimized. The Court held that the Jaipur Development Authority's failure to comply with the Rajasthan High Court's order for compensation and land allotment constituted contempt, emphasizing the need for adherence to lawful procedures in land acquisition and compensation.