STATE OF HARYANA vs DEWAN SINGH .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the notification under Section 4(1) and the award made under Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, stating that the respondents' right to an enquiry under Section 5-A was not absolute and could be dispensed with under Section 17(4) in cases of urgency. The Court found that the respondents had not challenged the notification in a timely manner and had received compensation under protest, which did not negate the validity of the award. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's judgment was set aside, allowing the respondents to seek a reference under Section 18 for compensation determination within 30 days.