State Of West Bengal & Ors vs Prafulla Churan Law & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the annulment of the State Government's invocation of Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, for the acquisition of premises in Calcutta. The Court emphasized that the acquisition process must adhere to statutory requirements, including proper notification and compensation as per market rates. The Court directed the State to complete the acquisition proceedings within six months, failing which the appellants would regain possession of the premises, thus reinforcing the legal principle that due process must be followed in land acquisition matters.