Rajiv Sarin & Anr vs State Of Uttarakhand & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of compensation for land acquired under the Kumaun and Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1960, specifically Sections 4-A, 18(1)(cc), and 19(1)(b). The Court held that the absence of income derived from the forest land does not negate the entitlement to compensation, establishing that property rights must be compensated regardless of income generation. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition and affirming the need for compensation for the acquired land.