Union Of India & Ors vs Surinder S

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition for the development of Chandigarh, emphasizing compliance with the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court held that the acquisition process must adhere to the principles of fairness and transparency as mandated by the Act, particularly Sections 4 and 6, which outline the necessity of public interest and proper notification. The Court ruled in favor of the appellants, setting aside the acquisition orders that did not meet statutory requirements.