Gujarat High Court|Thursday, 5 February 2026
Gujarat HC Dismisses Writ Petition by Nikulbhai Jethalal Patel Against Union of India
Bench
Hon'ble Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal
Sunita Agarwal
Gujarat HC Dismisses Writ Petition by Nikulbhai Jethalal Patel Against Union of India (2026) held that The court emphasized the importance of full disclosure of facts in legal petitions, particularly regarding ownership and prior notifications.
Nikulbhai Jethalal Patel and another filed a writ petition against the Union of India claiming ownership of land that was allegedly not included in a notification for land acquisition for an LPG pipeline project. The petitioners argued that they were unaware of the pipeline being laid on their land and sought its removal. The court found the petition misconceived due to the concealment of material facts and dismissed it outright.
The court emphasized the importance of full disclosure of facts in legal petitions, particularly regarding ownership and prior notifications.
The dismissal of the petition highlights the court's stance against petitions that are based on misleading statements or concealment of material facts.
Notification for land acquisition published
Final judgment delivered
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