Justice Suvra Ghosh Archives

Calcutta High Court upholds the co-owners’ right to enhanced compensation in Land Acquisition case

Calcutta High Court: In a consolidated writ petitions challenging the Collector, Land Acquisition’s order denying enhanced compensation to the petitioners based on

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Calcutta High Court grants compensation after lapse of proceedings and utilisation of land for Flyover Construction

Calcutta High Court noted that the previous judgments and record of rights post-vesting supports petitioners’ claim for compensation.

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Calcutta High Court upholds legality of trial proceedings; dismisses Revision due to advance trial stage and absence of prejudice

Calcutta High Court invoked Section 465 of the CrPC, emphasizing that no finding, sentence, or order shall be reversed unless a failure of justice has been proven.

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‘Right to property is a constitutional right under Article 300-A’; Calcutta High Court grants Compensation for land utilisation without due process

Calcutta High Court acknowledged the delay but emphasised that delay cannot deprive an individual of legitimate claims arising from expropriation.

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Calcutta High Court invokes Force Majeure in sand mining lease dispute; grants extension of lease

Calcutta High Court opined that the Assistant Secretary wrongly rejected the petitioners’ request based on irrelevant considerations, ordering an extension of the lease for the lost period.

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Calcutta High Court affirms right to seek de-requisition; directs Collector to issue formal order of de-requisition

The Calcutta High Court establishes the legal consequences of a court order setting aside requisition and its impact on subsequent attempts to acquire or lease the land.