Supreme Court of India · 2022-04-26
KALYANI (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. vs THE SULTHAN BATHERY MUNICIPALITY
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/38
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KALYANI (DEAD) THROUGH LRS.
- Respondent
- THE SULTHAN BATHERY MUNICIPALITY
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKRAM NATH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S. ABDUL NAZEER
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the appellants challenging the dismissal of their writ petition regarding compensation for land acquired for road construction. The court found that the appellants had been assured of compensation by the Panchayat, which was not honored despite the land being utilized. The court emphasized the need for adherence to promises made by authorities and directed the Panchayat to provide adequate compensation to the appellants.