LALJIBHAI KADVABHAI SAVALIYA vs STATE OF GUJARAT .

The Supreme Court upheld the provisions of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, affirming that the Central Government can acquire the right of user in land for laying pipelines without outright acquisition of land. The Court emphasized that the procedure outlined in the PMP Act, including the requirement for a notification and the right to compensation, is sufficient to protect the interests of landowners. The appeals against the Gujarat High Court's judgment were dismissed, reinforcing the legality of the acquisition process under the PMP Act.