AJAY KRISHAN SHINGHAL ETC. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS

The Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision regarding the validity of the notification under Section 4(1) and declaration under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, affirming that the planned development of Delhi constitutes a public purpose. The Court found that the substance of the notification was duly published in the locality as required by law. The appeals were dismissed, confirming that the land acquisition was lawful and necessary for public development.