RAGHBIR SINGH SEHRAWAT vs STATE OF HARYANA .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4(1) and 5A. The Court held that the appellant was denied a fair hearing as mandated by Section 5A(2) and that the notification under Section 4(1) was not published in accordance with statutory requirements. Consequently, the Court quashed the acquisition of the appellant's land, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural safeguards in land acquisition processes.