The Supreme Court ruled that an auction cannot be cancelled just because authorities expected a higher bid. If the highest bid is above the reserve price and the process is lawful, it must be accepted.
The Supreme Court ruled against the State’s notion that providing compensation for land acquisition is an act of generosity, affirming citizens’ right to property. In response to a contempt case, the Court dismissed arguments that delay in compensation benefitted landowners, and left the option open for landowners to challenge the compensation award.
