As per the case facts, the High Court nullified a development scheme and associated land acquisition proceedings. One of the reasons cited was the release of certain lands from the ... scheme, even though the development authority contended these releases were justified and did not compromise the scheme's overall integrity. This High Court ruling led to the present appeals before the Supreme Court. The question arose whether the High Court's decision to quash the scheme and acquisition was valid, particularly regarding the release of land, which the authority argued was for legitimate reasons and did not undermine the scheme. Finally, the Supreme Court allowed the appeals and overturned the High Court's judgment. The Court determined that the release of some land, despite reducing the total area, did not affect the scheme's integrity, especially since parts of it were utilized for public benefit, rendering the High Court's conclusion on this matter untenable.