G.M., O.N.G.C. LTD versus SENDHABHAI VASTRAM PATEL AND ORS.

G.M., O.N.G.C. LTD versus SENDHABHAI VASTRAM PATEL AND ORS.

Reference and High Court should have considered deeds of sale and applied established principles of compensation determination, but given the minimal financial implications, Supreme Court declined to interfere under Article 136.

Parties
Appellant: G.M., O.N.G.C. LTD.; Respondents: Sendhabhai Vastaram Patel and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 August 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final (supreme Court Decision)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Compensation Determination, Market Value of Land, Discretionary Jurisdiction
Land Acquisition Constitutional Law Compensation Determination Market Value of Land Discretionary Jurisdiction

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Parties

G.M., O.N.G.C. LTD.

Appellant

Sendhabhai Vastaram Patel and Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final (supreme Court Decision)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Reference Court erred in enhancing compensation solely based on witness testimony ignoring deeds of sale
  2. 2 Whether the High Court was correct in dismissing appeals against compensation enhancement
  3. 3 Scope of Supreme Court interference under Article 136 when financial implications are minimal

Ratio Decidendi

Reference and High Court should have considered deeds of sale and applied established principles of compensation determination, but given the minimal financial implications, Supreme Court declined to interfere under Article 136.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • There shall be no order as to costs.
  • No interference by the Supreme Court under Article 136.