Tukaram Kana Joshi & Ors. Thr.Poa Holder vs M.I.D.C. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellants were entitled to compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Section 4 and Section 6. The Court found that the acquisition proceedings had lapsed due to the lack of follow-up actions by the authorities, and the appellants were unjustly deprived of their land without due process. The Court overturned the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition on grounds of delay, emphasizing the need for the State to address the injustices faced by the appellants.