Raghbir Singh Sehrawat vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining Sections 4(1) and 5A(1). The Court held that the appellant was denied a fair hearing as mandated by Section 5A(2), and the notification under Section 4(1) was not properly published, leading to a violation of statutory requirements. Consequently, the Court quashed the acquisition of the appellant's land, emphasizing the need to protect agricultural land and the rights of farmers.