NANDATAI vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision regarding the validity of the land acquisition process under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It was determined that the failure to notify the petitioner, who became the owner after a divorce, did not invalidate the inquiry conducted under Section 5A, as the notice was duly given to the recorded holder of the land. The Court affirmed that the requirements of Section 5A(2) were satisfied, leading to the dismissal of the special leave petition.