SAWARN LATA ETC. vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the writ petitions challenging land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, citing significant delays in filing. The Court reiterated that challenges to Section 4 notifications must be made within a reasonable time, as established in prior judgments including Hari Singh & Ors. Vs. State of U.P. and Aflatoon & Ors. Vs. Lt. Governor, Delhi. The Court emphasized that allowing belated challenges undermines the finality of acquisition proceedings, thus affirming the High Court's decision.