YADU NANDAN GARG vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the land acquisition process under the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953, specifically Sections 4(1) and 6, rejecting the appellant's claims of inordinate delay and discrimination under Article 14. The Court ruled that the appellant, having purchased the property after the preliminary notification, could not challenge the acquisition on grounds of delay or alleged discrimination, as his purchase did not confer any lawful title against the State. The Court affirmed that the State is entitled to take possession free from encumbrances under Section 16 of the Act.