UNION OF INDIA vs SHANKAR PRASAD DEEP ETC.ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of rehabilitation for land oustees whose lands were acquired for the Sambalpur-Talcher Rail Link Project between 1984 and 1992. The court examined the policies formulated by the Union Government regarding employment for displaced persons and emphasized the need for adherence to these guidelines. Ultimately, the court upheld the rights of the oustees to receive preferential treatment in employment as per the established policies.