#Judicial Review of Administrative Action

The Supreme Court ruled that compliance with Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 requires more than a ritualistic hearing-landowners must be afforded a genuine and effective opportunity to present objections. The judgment quashes acquisition proceedings where objections were mechanically processed, reinforcing the principles of natural justice in administrative actions affecting property rights.

Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that Section 22 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, does not empower authorities to seal premises, as the statute only permits search and seizure. The court quashed the sealing memo, reinforcing that administrative actions must strictly adhere to statutory limits to avoid violating Article 19(1)(g) and Article 300-A rights of pharmacists and business owners.

Telangana High Court rules that Indian citizens residing abroad cannot be denied organ transplant approvals for lack of local documents like Aadhar, holding that passport and consulate-attested proofs suffice. The judgment reinforces that administrative hurdles cannot override the fundamental right to life under Article 21, directly impacting foreign-resident Indians seeking medical treatment in India.