Om Prakash vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the procedural requirements outlined in Section 4 and Section 6. The Court held that failure to comply with these provisions renders the acquisition proceedings invalid, thus protecting the rights of landowners. The appeals were allowed, and the acquisition was declared null and void due to non-compliance with statutory mandates.