Sri Shivanna v. the State of Karnataka
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 sought to quash the general award dated 23.12.2013 regarding land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act and directed the Special Land Acquisition Officer to pass an individual award and pay compensation. The court noted that civil suits regarding the land are still pending and reserved liberty to the petitioner to approach the court after those suits
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to approach the court after resolution of pending civil suits; petition disposed of without allowing the prayer.