First Land Acquisition Collector, ... vs Daulat Singh Surana & Ors.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals against a High Court order regarding the possession of premises requisitioned under the West Bengal Premises Requisition & Control (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1947. The Court held that the government must follow due process under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically Sections 4 and 6, and emphasized that acquisition cannot proceed without proper legal procedures being followed, including the necessity of public purpose. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision to quash the notification for acquisition, reinforcing the principle that possession cannot be taken without adherence to statutory requirements.