BALLARPUR INDUSTRIES LTD. vs STATE OF GUJARAT .

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the notification issued under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, for acquiring land needed for public purpose, while ensuring that the appellant's factory would have necessary ingress and egress. The Court noted the respondent's commitment to construct a new road before closing the existing one, thereby addressing the appellant's concerns. The appeal was disposed of with directions for the shifting of utilities as part of the undertaking.