L.K.Malik And Ors vs D.D.A. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute regarding land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4 and 48. The Court held that the policy statement made by the Minister regarding the release of land from acquisition was binding and that the area released was in accordance with the approved layout plan. The Court upheld the Division Bench's decision, affirming that the area of land released was correctly determined as 20 acres, rejecting the appellants' claim for additional land.