HIRABAI (D) THR. LRS. vs RAMNIWAS BANSILAL LAKHOTIYA(D)BYLRS.&ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 48 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1971, emphasizing that the acquisition of land must adhere to the principles of fairness and justice. The Court held that if the land acquisition process is not completed within a stipulated time frame, the acquisition may lapse, thereby protecting the rights of landowners. The judgment reinforces the necessity for timely completion of the acquisition process to ensure that landowners are not left in a state of uncertainty.