M/S Kamal Trading P.Ltd vs State Of West Bengal & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the provisions of Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, mandate a fair hearing for affected parties before the acquisition process can proceed. The Court found that the State Government's failure to adequately consider the objections raised by the appellants constituted a violation of their rights under the Act. Consequently, the Court quashed the notifications issued under Sections 4 and 6 of the LA Act, ruling in favor of the appellants and directing the State to comply with the procedural requirements of the Act.