DADU YOGENDRENATH SINGH & ORS. vs THE COLLECTOR, SEONI

The Supreme Court held that the appeal filed by the Collector against the Additional District Judge's award was maintainable, despite the appellants' contention that the Collector lacked the authority to appeal. The Court emphasized that the High Court's decision to restore the Collector's award was justified, as it was within the legal framework of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4, 6, 9, and 18. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's ruling, affirming the Collector's compensation award of Rs.450 per acre.