UMA SHANKAR vs R. HANUMAIAH SINCE DECEASED THROUGH ITS LRS. .

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of re-conveyance of land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically citing Section 48 regarding vesting of land. The Court established that once land vests with the State, the power of re-conveyance cannot be exercised, as affirmed in Bangalore Development Authority vs. R. Hanumaiah (2005) 12 SCC 508. The Court held that the High Court's decision allowing re-conveyance was erroneous and set it aside, reinforcing the principle that the acquisition process is complete upon vesting.