Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Supreme Court Holds JAL Liable For Over Rs. 3.05 Crores Land Acquisition Compensation For Cement Project Transferred To Ultra Tech
The Supreme Court ordered Jaiprakash Associates Limited (JAL) to pay over ₹305 crores as compensation for land acquired for a cement project, which was later transferred to UltraTech Cement. The court ruled that JAL was responsible for compensating the landowners, as the acquisition was done in its name. This ruling underscores the responsibilities of companies in land acquisition matters, especially when projects change hands after acquisition.