The Supreme Court ruled that rehabilitation isn’t necessary in all land acquisition cases, stating monetary compensation is enough unless exceptional circumstances demand otherwise.
The Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court ruling that intellectual property is covered under “property” in Section 15A of the SC/ST Act. The case involved a Dalit couple seeking compensation for the destruction of their intellectual work. The court reaffirmed their right to protection and compensation under the law. This decision strengthens legal safeguards for marginalized communities.