In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India reinforced the duty of the state to ensure timely compensation to landowners in land acquisition cases, stating that delays violate Article 300-A of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to property. The judgment came in M/s Ultra-Tech Cement Ltd. v. Mast Ram & Ors. (Civil Appeal
Supreme Court: State Responsible for Timely Compensation in Land Acquisitions, Delays Breach Article 300-A Even if Private Firms Are Liable
