18 August 2026

Supreme Court on land compensation in J&K

This is a specific judicial intervention regarding land acquisition and property rights that serves as useful context for discussing the role of the judiciary in protecting citizens against state overreach, though it does not constitute a landmark constitutional bench judgment.

Questions

1. Discuss the constitutional implications of state-led land acquisition without due process. How does the judiciary balance the principle of limitation against the protection of fundamental property rights in cases of historical grievances? 150 words
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Prelims

1. In the context of the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding land acquisition in Kangan, Ganderbal, which of the following best describes the court's directive?

   1. A The court ordered the immediate return of the land to the original owners.
   2. B The court declared the police station construction illegal and ordered its immediate demolition.
   3. C The court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the petition due to the statute of limitations.
   4. D The court directed the administration to pay compensation and rentals calculated from the year of initial occupation.