MEERA SAHNI vs LT. GOVERNOR OF DELHI .

The Supreme Court examined the validity of land transfers made by original owners under the Delhi Lands (Restrictions and Transfer) Act, 1972, in light of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that such transfers are not legally valid if the land has been acquired by the State for public purpose, as per Sections 4, 6, and 9 of the Land Acquisition Act. The appeals challenging the High Court's dismissal of writ petitions against the acquisition notifications were dismissed, affirming the legality of the acquisition process.