Dharnidhar Mishra (D) vs The State Of Bihar
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Case Significance
Dharnidhar Mishra (D) vs The State Of Bihar is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 13, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-415). The appellant's land was acquired in 1977 for construction of a State Highway in Bihar, but compensation was never paid. After decades of inaction, the High Court merely directed the appellant to file an application before the concerned authority. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding the State's failure to pay compensation for nearly 50 years unconscionable and directing appropriate relief. The bench comprised Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala. Counsel appearing: Anshul Narayan (counsel for respondent), Dharnidhar Jha (counsel for appellant), Jayesh Gaurav (counsel for appellant), Prem Prakash (counsel for respondent), Ranjan Nikhil Dharnidhar (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant's land was acquired in 1977 for construction of a State Highway in Bihar, but compensation was never paid. After decades of inaction, the High Court merely directed the appellant to file an application before the concerned authority. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, finding the State's failure to pay compensation for nearly 50 years unconscionable and directing appropriate relief.
What was the outcome of Dharnidhar Mishra (D) vs The State Of Bihar?
The appellant's land was acquired in 1977 for construction of a State Highway in Bihar, but compensation was never paid. After decades of inaction, the High Court merely directed the appellant to file...
Judgment
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-415)