Devinder Singh & Others vs State Of Punjab & Others

The Supreme Court examined the validity of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4 and 6, in the context of objections raised by landowners. The Court held that the acquisition process must adhere to statutory requirements and that objections under Section 5A must be considered seriously. The judgment emphasized the need for a balance between public interest and the rights of landowners, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellants by recognizing their legitimate concerns regarding the acquisition.