BHIMANDAS AMBWANI (D) THR. LRS. vs DELHI POWER COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 6. The Court held that the acquisition proceedings initiated by the Notification dated 5.3.1963 were superseded by the subsequent Notification dated 7.10.1968, rendering the supplementary award No. 1651-A illegal. The Court upheld the earlier judgment directing the respondents to hand over possession of the land to the appellants, emphasizing the need for proper adherence to statutory procedures in land acquisition.