AFLATOON AND OTHERS vs LT. GOVERNOR OF DELHI & OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, stating that the planned development of Delhi constituted a valid public purpose despite the absence of a Master Plan at the time of notification. The Court ruled that the delay in acquisition proceedings did not invalidate the process, and compensation must be determined based on the market value as of the notification date under Section 23. The Court dismissed the appellants' claims regarding the vagueness of the public purpose and the authority to issue the notification, affirming the High Court's decision.