Supreme Court of India · 2021-10-05

SHRACHI BURDWAN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED vs THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL

Citation / case number: SC 2019/43003
Court: Supreme Court of India
Petitioner: SHRACHI BURDWAN DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED
Respondent: THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL
Author: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.S. BOPANNA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning land acquisition disputes, specifically the validity of compensation awards set by the Reference Court. The High Court had previously quashed these awards, leading to dissatisfaction from both the landowners and the developers. The Supreme Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision, reinforcing the need for adherence to statutory provisions in land acquisition matters.