Ronesh Thaosen and 53 Ors. v. the State of Assam and 5 Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioners opposed construction of a road without prior land acquisition. Court directed authorities to verify land inclusion within one month and complete acquisition process within seven weeks if confirmed, with a stay on construction if compliance is missed.
What did the court decide?
Direction to verify land inclusion within one month and, if included, acquire land within thirty-five days; restraining order if acquisition not completed in time.