Executive Engineer L V P Division Wardha vs Maroti Bapurao Auchat & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision granting a permanent injunction against the Executive Engineer for constructing a canal through the plaintiff's land without following the original sanctioned alignment, violating principles of land acquisition under the relevant statutes. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the original plans and the importance of compensating affected landowners, determining that Rs. 7.5 lakhs was adequate compensation for the infringement. The ruling reinforces the legal principle that construction must comply with sanctioned plans to protect landowner rights.