Amarjit Singh Kalra S.(Dead) By L.Rs. & ... vs Pramod Gupta (Dead) By L.Rs. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Sections 4 and 6. The Court held that claims regarding the status of land as 'waste land' or 'non-agricultural land' must be substantiated by evidence, and it rejected applications from parties not involved in earlier proceedings. The Court affirmed the necessity of legal representatives being on record for claims to be considered, thereby ensuring that only valid claims are adjudicated.