M/S MAHAGUN INDIA P.LTD. vs RAJ BALA DEVI & ORS.ETC.ETC. — SLP(C) No. 18973 - 19003/2011

Case Summary: SLP(C) No. 018973-019003/2011 Outcome The Supreme Court dismissed all special leave petitions filed by Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNOIDA) and builders challenging the High Court's order quashing the land acquisition of 156.903 hectares in village Shahberi. The Court upheld the High Court's finding that the acquisition was a colourable exercise of power—using industrial development as pretext to benefit builders through residential housing allotments. Key Findings The Court found the State Government and Authority invoked urgency provisions (Section 17 of Land Acquisition Act, 1894) without genuine justification, bypassed public hearing requirements, and hastily changed land use from industrial to residential to allot 90+ hectares to builders at inflated prices. The entire exercise violated due process and public trust doctrine. Next Steps - GNOIDA must deposit ₹10 lakhs cost to Supreme Court Legal Services within 3 months - Flat buyers are entitled to refunds with interest from builders - Land is to be restored to original landowners This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.