The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has delivered a significant verdict on the State's power to acquire privately owned resources for public distribution. The 7-judge bench issued four majority judgements and three dissenting opinions. The ruling clarifies the government's eminent domain powers, ensuring a balanced approach between private property rights and collective welfare. The court also issued guidelines against 'bulldozer justice', condemning it as unacceptable and unknown to any civilised system.