Competent Authority vs Barangore Jute Factory & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition under Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956, where the High Court had deemed the acquisition notification illegal but did not quash it due to possession already taken. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to award an additional 30% compensation to the landowners, emphasizing the necessity of a proper description of the land in the notification as mandated by the Act. The appeals by the Competent Authority and NHAI were dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling on compensation while maintaining the notification's status.