National Thermal Power Corpn.Ltd vs Mahesh Dutta And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically invoking Sections 4, 6, 17(1), 17(3A), and 18. The Court held that the emergency provisions were validly applied, allowing for expedited acquisition due to urgent public need for electricity generation. However, it noted discrepancies in the actual possession of land by the NTPC, emphasizing the necessity for proper compensation assessment and adherence to statutory procedures.