STATE OF M.P. vs NARMADA BACHAO ANDOLAN

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Section 48, which allows for abandonment of acquisition proceedings. The Court held that the High Court's conclusion that possession had been taken by the State was incorrect, as factual disputes regarding actual possession remained unresolved. Consequently, the Court ordered a spot inspection by the District Judge to ascertain the current physical possession of the land in question, emphasizing that the matter was limited to the specific 284.03 hectares in dispute.