The dispute was about the petitioners questioning various land acquisition awards in Gorapudi Village, Rambilli Mandal, Anakapalli District, and the consequent high-handed action of the respondents in trying to dispossess the petitioners from their lands. The petitioners filed multiple writ petitions challenging the awards and the actions of the respondents. The court heard the learned senior counsel for the parties. The details of the awards and the lands in question are provided in the judgment text.