PRITHVI RAJ TANEJA vs STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court upheld the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision regarding compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Court confirmed the High Court's valuation of the land at Re. 1 per square yard and increased the solatium from 10% to 15%. The Court emphasized that the assessment of market value should not be disturbed if relevant factors are considered, affirming the total compensation awarded to the appellant at Rs. 88,381 plus interest under Article 133(1).