DEVENDRA SINGH vs STATE OF U.P. .

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the writ petition challenging the acquisition of land under Sections 17(1) and 17(4) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, for the construction of a District Jail. The Court ruled that the urgency cited by the government justified bypassing the inquiry under Section 5-A of the Act, affirming the legality of the notification issued for land acquisition. The Court emphasized that the need for public infrastructure can necessitate expedited acquisition processes, thereby reinforcing the application of the relevant statutory provisions.