The Spl.Agr.Produce Market Commit. For ... vs N.Krishnappa & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the acquisition of land under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining the compliance with Section 4(1) and Section 6(1). The Court upheld the High Court's decision to shift the date of the Section 4(1) notification to 22.11.2010 for compensation determination, despite finding that the declaration under Section 6(1) was not made within the statutory time. The Court emphasized the importance of public purpose in land acquisition, while also noting the implications of Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 regarding lapsing of acquisition proceedings.