Supreme Court of India · 2025-10-13
The State Of West Bengal vs M/S Santi Ceramics Pvt. Ltd
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The State Of West Bengal
- Respondent
- M/S Santi Ceramics Pvt. Ltd
- Author
- Surya Kant
- Bench
- Surya Kant
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court reviewed a land dispute case involving the State of West Bengal and M/S Santi Ceramics Pvt. Ltd., where the High Court had ordered the restoration of land to the respondent company. The case references prior land acquisition proceedings for TATA Motors' Nano project, which were quashed by this Court, highlighting issues related to land acquisition and compensation. The Court examined whether the land restoration order was justified and consistent with legal principles governing land acquisition and property rights. The judgment underscores the importance of lawful land acquisition procedures and the protection of property rights under Indian law.