Indian Polity & Governance·Landmark Judgments

Special Economic Zones — Landmark Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Landmark Judgments

Posco India Pvt. Ltd. vs. State of Odisha & Ors.

2017

While not directly an SEZ case, this judgment by the Supreme Court on land acquisition for industrial projects, including those potentially within or adjacent to SEZs, highlighted…

M/s. Essar Steel Ltd. vs. Union of India

2016

This case, though primarily related to customs duty, touched upon the interpretation of benefits available to SEZ units. The Supreme Court clarified certain aspects of duty…