State Of Jharkhand & Ors vs Kamal Prasad & Ors

The Supreme Court ruled that the State of Jharkhand's actions in the matter of land acquisition were not in compliance with the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, particularly Sections 26 and 27. The Court established that proper procedures must be followed for compensation and rehabilitation, emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness in land acquisition processes. The appeals were dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision in favor of the respondents.