SC Rejects Gujarat Land Transfer to Adani Ports

Supreme Court Overturns Gujarat Land Order Favoring Adani Ports

The Supreme Court has nullified a Gujarat government directive demanding the recovery of 108 hectares of grazing land allocated to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. The court cited violations of natural justice in the order’s execution.

• Key Finding: The July 4, 2024, order lacked a hearing for the affected allottee.
• Background: A 2011 PIL challenged the original land allocation.
• Court Ruling: The state can issue a revised order following due process, including stakeholder consultations.
• Impact: The initial High Court order is disposed of, but legal remedies remain available after the state’s reevaluation.

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