JAYAMMA vs DY.COMMR.HASSAN DIST.HASSAN .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court can compel the State to complete acquisition proceedings initiated under Section 4(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and clarified that a writ of mandamus can be issued to the Land Acquisition Collector to implement government instructions regarding land acquisition. The Court emphasized that failure to pass an award within the time prescribed under Section 11A of the Act leads to lapsing of the acquisition proceedings. The appeal was allowed, directing the authorities to complete the acquisition process as per the law.