Court Orders State To Pay ₹5 Lakhs Compensation For Illegal Demolition Of Shops, Additional ₹25K For Mental Agony Of Shop Owner: Jharkhand High Court

In a significant ruling, the Jharkhand High Court has directed the state authorities to compensate Mr. Rajendra Prasad Sahu, a resident of Chaur village in Chatra district, with a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- for the demolition of his shops, citing illegal and arbitrary actions. The court further ordered an additional Rs. 25,000/- as compensation for the mental anguish caused to him. The case revolves around the ownership dispute of a…