AMBALAL PURSHOTTAM ETC. vs AHMEDABAD MUNICIPAL CORPORATION & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the compulsory acquisition of land for public purpose under the Land Acquisition Act does not infringe fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 31(2) of the Constitution. The Court clarified that the Municipality had the authority under Section 114 of the Bombay Municipal Boroughs Act, 1925, to request land acquisition without needing to attempt private purchase first. The tenants-appellants, having no rights in the land as they were lessees of temporary structures erected post-notification under Section 4, were directed to seek compensation through appropriate authorities rather than through writ petitions.