Sri Srikanta D N Wadiyar (D) By Lr vs State Of Karnataka & Ors

The Supreme Court referred the validity of the Act to a nine-Judge Bench, following the High Court of Karnataka's order dated 31.3.1997. The Court maintained status quo pending the special leave petition and allowed the respondent-State to utilize palace land for road widening and construction of an underpass, emphasizing the necessity for easing traffic congestion. The Court directed that compensation for land acquisition should follow the formula established in previous orders, thereby upholding the procedural integrity of land acquisition under relevant statutes.