The court emphasized that national security concerns outweigh administrative delays, rejecting the state's arguments about ongoing election processes. The ruling addresses a long-standing security gap in a state that encompasses more than half of India's international boundary with Bangladesh. “National security cannot wait for elections,” the court remarked, emphasising that electoral exercises are not a justification for stalling border protection measures. Counsel for the Union government informed the court that while land acquisition is a state responsibility, West Bengal is constitutionally bound to transfer possession once compensation has been disbursed. Consequently, the court has directed both the Centre and the West Bengal government to submit affidavits on whether emergency acquisition laws can be invoked to secure the border.