Mohanlal Nanabhai Choksi (D) By Lrs vs State Of Gujarat & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the Gujarat High Court's dismissal of the appellants' challenge against the land acquisition notifications under Sections 4 and 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court found that the land was required for a public purpose as per Section 78 of the Bombay Provincial Municipal Corporations Act, 1949, and Sections 12(2)(b) and 20 of the Gujarat Town Planning & Urban Development Act, 1976. The Court confirmed that the Surat Municipal Corporation had the authority to acquire land for establishing a vegetable market, emphasizing the necessity of proximity for public convenience.