State Of M.P vs Behru Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of displaced families from the Man Dam Project under Article 226, emphasizing the need for adequate rehabilitation and resettlement as mandated by the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the Special Rehabilitation Grant (SRG) should be fairly distributed among affected families, ensuring their living standards are not diminished post-displacement. The judgment reinforced the importance of the Grievance Redressal Authority's role in addressing the concerns of oustees, thereby upholding the principles of social justice and equity in land acquisition matters.