STATE OF M.P. vs BEHRU SINGH

The Supreme Court addressed the grievances of displaced families from the Man Dam Project under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, emphasizing the need for adequate rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) measures. The Court upheld the validity of the Special Rehabilitation Grant (SRG) introduced by the Madhya Pradesh government, aimed at ensuring that the living standards of oustees were not diminished post-displacement. The Court ruled that the Grievance Redressal Authority's decisions must be respected, reinforcing the state's obligation to provide fair compensation and support to affected families.