New Okhla Industrial Devt.Auth vs Harkishan (Dead) Thr. Lrs. & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 6, and 11A. The Court held that the High Court's decision to allow the respondents' writ petition was justified as the award was not made within the two-year period mandated by Section 11A, resulting in the acquisition proceedings lapsing. Consequently, the Court affirmed the High Court's directive for fresh notifications and awards to rectify the procedural defect.