UDDAR GAGAN PROPERTIES LTD vs SANT SINGH

The Supreme Court examined whether the acquisition of land under the Haryana Urban Development Authority Act, 1977 and the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 was for a bona fide public purpose or merely a facade for private benefit, violating Articles 14, 21, and 300-A of the Constitution. The Court held that the exercise of eminent domain must adhere to statutory procedures and cannot be used to facilitate private interests. The judgment annulled the sale transactions executed in violation of statutory provisions, emphasizing the need for transparency and adherence to the law in land acquisition processes.