Compensation–Award of compensation in a proceeding under Article 32 or 226 of the Constitution is a remedy available in “public law” based on strict liability for contravention of fundamental right to which the principle of sovereign immunity does not apply.
2007(1) LAW HERALD (SC) 329 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA Before The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Y.K. Sabharwal The Hon’ble Mr. Justice C.K. Thakker The Hon’ble Mr. Justice R.V. Raveendaran…