PRATIBHA NEMA vs STATE OF M.P. .

The Supreme Court examined the validity of land acquisition under Section 4(1) and Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, focusing on the public purpose of establishing a diamond park. The Court held that the acquisition process must adhere to statutory requirements, including the necessity of an inquiry under Section 5A, which was initially bypassed. The Court ultimately upheld the acquisition, emphasizing that the public purpose must be genuine and not merely a facade for private interests.