MANDIR S.SITA RAMJI @ SHREE SITARAMJI B. vs LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically examining the compliance with Sections 39, 40, and 41 regarding the acquisition for a cooperative society. The Court held that the acquisition was not for 'planned development of Delhi' as claimed, but rather for a cooperative society, thus necessitating adherence to the aforementioned sections. The Court quashed the acquisition proceedings and remitted the matter for proper compliance with the statutory requirements.