J&K HOUSING BOARD vs KANWAR SANJAY KRISHAN KAUL .

The Supreme Court examined the validity of the land acquisition process under the Jammu & Kashmir Land Acquisition Act, 1990, specifically Sections 4, 5, 6, 7, and 17. The Court held that the procedural requirements mandated by the Act were not adequately followed, particularly regarding the issuance of notifications and the presence of landowners during hearings. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's dismissal of the appeal, ruling in favor of the landowners and emphasizing the necessity of adhering to statutory provisions in land acquisition proceedings.