RUDRADHAR R. TRIVEDI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court dismissed the Special Leave Petition challenging the validity of notifications under Section 4(1) and Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, citing that the transfer of acquired land for public purpose to another public institution (NITIE) was lawful. The Court held that the delay in passing the award was justified due to the procedural requirements under Section 5-A, and that the petitioner, being a sub-lessee, was not entitled to notice. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to not exercise its discretionary jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.