Kedar Nath Yadav vs State Of West Bengal & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of writ petitions challenging the land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4 and 6, for the establishment of an automobile industry by Tata Motors Ltd. The Court emphasized the importance of industrial development and the state's policy to address unemployment, affirming that the acquisition was justified and in the public interest. The Court granted leave in the special leave petitions and condoned the delay, ultimately ruling in favor of the state and Tata Motors.