D. HANUMANTH SA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA .

The Supreme Court examined the validity of notifications issued under Section 4 and Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, concerning land acquisition for a public purpose. The Court held that the purpose of acquisition must be consistent and justified, emphasizing that a change in purpose from a link road to a workshop and residential quarters was not tenable. The Court ultimately upheld the Division Bench's ruling of the Karnataka High Court, affirming the acquisition as valid and necessary for public use.