India's Supreme Court upholds right to property, orders fair compensation for land acquisition.

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that the right to property is a constitutional right, ensuring individuals receive adequate compensation when their land is acquired. This ruling came in response to a dispute over land acquisition for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project, addressing delays in compensation due to governmental negligence. The court directed reassessment of compensation based on 2019 market values, emphasizing prompt compensation disbursement.

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