STATE OF U.P. vs MANOHAR

The Supreme Court held that the respondent's land was taken without due process and compensation under the Land Acquisition Act was not paid, violating the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized the necessity of following legal procedures for land acquisition as mandated by the Act, and ruled that the respondent is entitled to compensation for the forcible dispossession of his land. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order to determine and pay the compensation due to the respondent.