Supreme Court of India · 2017-05-04
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI vs MANAV DHARAM TRUST
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/8163
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI
- Respondent
- MANAV DHARAM TRUST
- Author
- R. BANUMATHI KURIAN JOSEPH
- Bench
- R. BANUMATHI KURIAN JOSEPH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals concerning the interpretation of statutory provisions related to land acquisition and compensation under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The Court held that the provisions of the Act must be interpreted in a manner that ensures fair compensation to affected parties, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the acquisition process. The appeals were allowed, and the matter was remanded for further proceedings in accordance with the principles laid down.