Pratibha Nema & Ors vs State Of M.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land acquisition under Section 4(1) and Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, emphasizing the necessity of a public purpose for acquisition. The Court held that the establishment of a diamond park constituted a valid public purpose, thus upholding the acquisition process initiated by the Madhya Pradesh government. The Court also clarified that the procedural requirements under Section 5A were adequately followed, leading to the dismissal of the appeals by the landholders.