GOA FOUNDATION vs STATE OF GOA

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Land Acquisition (Goa Amendment) Act, 2009, under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that the amendment did not violate any fundamental rights and was enacted in accordance with the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court upheld the legality of the acquisition process initiated by the State of Goa for public purpose, specifically for tourism development, affirming the provisions under Sections 4 and 40 of the Central Act.