Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors. vs Mukesh Hans Etc.

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, emphasizing the necessity for the appropriate Government to apply its mind regarding the dispensation of the inquiry under Section 5A. The Court upheld the High Court's finding that the Lt. Governor of Delhi failed to consider prior attempts to acquire the land, leading to a vitiated decision. Consequently, the appeals by the Union of India were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.