Ashrafi & Ors vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of certain land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining Sections 4 and 6. The Court established that failure to comply with the mandatory provisions of the Act renders the acquisition void. The appeals were allowed, and the acquisition notifications were quashed, emphasizing the necessity of adherence to statutory requirements in land acquisition processes.