In a strongly-worded decision protecting the rights of landowners, especially from vulnerable communities, the Supreme Court has held that a notice under Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) is not a procedural formality but a meaningful mechanism for the Government to reassess, resolve, and rectify disputes before they escalate into litigation. A
[Section 80 CPC] Statutory Notice Is Not a Mere Formality—It Allows the Government to Reassess Claims and Settle Just Cases: Supreme Court
