Dharam Pal vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court's dismissal of a writ petition challenging the legality of a notification under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the Secretary, Urban Estates Department, must consider the appellant's objections regarding the exclusion of land occupied by structures, as established in Jagdish Chand & Anr. v. State of Haryana (2005) and Sube Singh & Ors. v. State of Haryana (2001). The Court directed the authorities to assess the existence and extent of structures prior to the notification and allowed for adjustments in land allocation for planned development, ensuring fairness in treatment of similarly situated individuals.