3 In the 2 G Case & Ors. v. State of A.P. (2006) 3 SCC 549-referred to The Illinois Central Railroad & Ors.
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Provisions considered
- Constitution of India arts. 14, 39(b), 141, 143, 143(1)
- Ajmer-Merwara (Extension of Laws) Act, 1947
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Linked proceedings
Civil Appeal No. 4591 of 2014
Civil Appeal No. 3526 of2007
Civil Appeal No. 10751 of 2013
Civil Appeal No. 5898 of 2012
Civil Appeal No. 4195 of 2012
Civil Appeal No. 5059 of 2007
Civil Appeal No. 5374 of 2005
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3.3 In the 2G Case, two concepts namely, "public trust doctrine" and "trusteeship" have been adverted to. This Court in M.C. Mehta vs Kamal Nath, as explained in D Intellectuals Forum, has held that when the affirmative duties are set out from a nugatory angle, the doctrine does not exactly prohibit the alienation of property held as a public trust, but mandates a high degree of judicial scrutiny. [Para 85 and 87] [407-G-H; 409-E; 410-8] E
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