NEW OKHLA INDUSTRIAL DEVT.AUTH. vs HARKISHAN (DEAD) THR. LRS. .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of land acquisition proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Section 11A regarding the time limit for passing an award. The Court held that the award made beyond the two-year period prescribed under Section 11A lapsed the acquisition proceedings, thus affirming the High Court's decision to direct fresh notifications under Sections 4 and 6. The appeal by the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority was dismissed, upholding the respondents' rights to challenge the delayed award.