SATLUJ JAL VIDYUT NIGAM LTD vs DILA RAM

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically focusing on the compensation and rehabilitation measures for displaced families. The Court upheld the appellant's scheme for resettlement and rehabilitation, which included provisions for land allotment, housing compensation, and employment opportunities for affected families. The Court emphasized that the scheme was in line with the statutory requirements and aimed at providing adequate relief to those displaced by the project.