In a significant judgment upholding the rule of law and property rights, the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has imposed a heavy cost of Rs. 20 lakhs on the State of Uttar Pradesh for the illegal demolition of a petitioner’s property and the arbitrary correction of revenue records without providing an opportunity for a hearing.
Allahabad HC Imposes Rs 20 Lakh Cost on UP State for “High-Handed” Demolition and Arbitrary Revenue Record Correction; Orders Recovery from Officials
