L.K. MALIK vs D.D.A.

The Supreme Court addressed the dispute regarding land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 6, and 48. The Court held that the area of the layout plan for the Shama Prasad Mukherjee Park colony was 32.58 acres, and thus, the Delhi Development Authority's release of only 20 acres was insufficient. The Court directed the release of the remaining area of 8.4 acres to the coloniser, affirming the Single Judge's decision and emphasizing compliance with the Minister's policy statement.