HARYANA STATE INDUSTRIAL DEV.CORP. vs SHAKUNTLA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the Notifications under Sections 4 and 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, regarding the acquisition of land in Village Khandsa, ruling that the acquisition was discriminatory as it favored certain landowners without justifiable grounds. The Court emphasized that the principles of fairness and non-discrimination must be adhered to in land acquisition processes. Consequently, the Court ordered the release of the land belonging to the respondent, reinforcing the need for equitable treatment in land acquisition matters.