WEST BENGAL SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD. vs M/S. SONA PROMOTERS PVT. LTD. AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 3(2) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1976, the government must follow due process in acquiring land for public purposes. The Court emphasized that failure to adhere to procedural requirements can render the acquisition invalid. The judgment upheld the rights of landowners and mandated compensation as per statutory provisions, reinforcing the principle of fair compensation in land acquisition cases.