Supreme Court Criticizes Maharashtra Govt For Allocating Notified Forest Land As Compensation For Illegal Property Acquisition

The Supreme Court of India criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the illegal occupation of private property by unauthorized individuals. The court emphasized that the state must take immediate action to protect citizens' property rights and restore possession to the rightful owners. The issue arose from a case where a private citizen’s property was unlawfully seized, and the government had not acted to resolve the situation. The Court’s reprimand highlights the need for prompt and effective intervention by state authorities in such matters.