Heera Lal vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the challenge to land acquisition proceedings, specifically contesting the dispensation of the Section 5-A inquiry under the Land Acquisition Act. The Court upheld the High Court's decision, directing the respondents to allot a plot to the appellant as per the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy within twelve weeks, failing which the appellant would receive additional compensation of Rs.1,000 per day. The judgment emphasizes the importance of adhering to rehabilitation policies in land acquisition cases.