State of West Bengal & ors. vs. M/s Santi Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. 2025 INSC 1222

The Supreme Court clarified that the Kedar Nath Yadav judgment’s land restoration relief was meant exclusively for vulnerable cultivators; not corporate entities. Held - Santi Ceramics, having accepted full compensation and remained inactive for years, could not claim restitution. The judgment underscores limits of judicial compassion and reinforces that passive opportunism cannot override settled acquisitions.Key Takeaways:✅ Restoration benefits only disadvantaged farmers; ✅ Compensation acceptance implies acquiescence; ✅ Commercial entities excluded.Statutes:✅ Land Acquisition Act, 1894 - Section 4, Section 5-A, Section 6, Section 11#SupremeCourt #LandAcquisition #KedarNathYadav #PropertyLaw