Bhushan Power & Steel Ltd. & Ors vs State Of Orissa & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the procedural requirements for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, emphasizing that the State must follow due process when acquiring land for public purposes. The Court held that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Bhushan Limited and the State Government constituted a binding commitment, thereby obligating the State to facilitate the acquisition of land and mining leases as per the agreed terms. The Court ruled in favor of Bhushan Limited, affirming the necessity for the State to honor its commitments made in the MOU.