Author: @balveerchirag

Introduction Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property for a public purpose, such as infrastructure, urban development, and industrialization, provided that compensation is paid to the owner. The term “eminent domain” derives from the Latin phrase eminentia, meaning superior lordship. The doctrine of eminent domain is based on two maxims: Salus populi suprema lex esto – The welfare of the people is the paramount law. Necessita publica major est quam privata – Public necessity is greater than private necessity. [1][2] In India, the doctrine has evolved significantly since colonial times, influenced by constitutional amendments, Supreme…