Supreme Court of India · 2019-08-13
NARESHBHAI BHAGUBHAI vs UNION OF INDIA
- Citation / case number
- SC 2018/39767
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- NARESHBHAI BHAGUBHAI
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA
- Author
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
- Bench
- HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDIRA BANERJEE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE INDU MALHOTRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Special Civil Applications challenging the land acquisition under the Railways Act, 1989, specifically Sections 20A, 20D, and 20E. The Court found that the Competent Authority had complied with the statutory requirements, including providing a personal hearing and considering objections as mandated. The Court held that the acquisition was for a public purpose and the process followed was valid, thereby affirming the High Court's decision.