Firoza Begum v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition, the petitioner alleged the State intended to construct a highway over her land without acquisition. The State counsel submitted there is no such plan. The court disposed of the petition by directing the State not to interfere with the petitioner's possession.
What did the court decide?
Directed the State respondents not to interfere with the petitioner's possession of the plot of land or the building standing thereon without acquiring the land.