Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-26
Delhi Development Authority vs Shiv Kumar
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Delhi Development Authority
- Respondent
- Shiv Kumar
- Author
- M.R. Shah
- Bench
- Krishna Murari, M.R. Shah
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals filed by the Delhi Development Authority and the Government of NCT of Delhi, challenging the High Court's decision that favored Shiv Kumar and others in a writ petition. The court upheld the High Court's findings, emphasizing the need for adherence to established legal principles in land acquisition matters. The judgment reinforces the importance of due process and fair compensation in land acquisition cases.