THAKUR KAMTA PRASAD SINGH (DEAD) BY L.Rs. vs THE STATE OF BIHAR

The Supreme Court, in Civil Appeal No. 1436 of 1968, upheld the Patna High Court's decision to reduce the compensation for land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically referencing Section 4 and Section 18. The Court found that the High Court correctly considered various sale transactions to assess the market value of the land, rejecting the appellant's argument that certain sales should be excluded. The Court concluded that the compensation awarded by the High Court was justified based on the evidence presented, thereby dismissing the appeal.