TAMIL NADU HOUSING BOARD vs A. VISWAM (D) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, particularly Sections 4(1), 6, and 11, in a dispute regarding possession of land acquired for a public scheme. The Court held that the respondents, having been in possession of the land for over 30 years, were entitled to a perpetual injunction against the appellant, as the appellant failed to prove that possession was taken by the Land Acquisition Officer. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, affirming the respondents' rights as lawful owners despite the land's acquisition status.