STATE OF PUNJAB vs JAGDISH SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation for acquired land under the Land Acquisition Act, determining that the market value should be assessed as of the date of the Section 4(1) notification. The Court reiterated that under Section 22(2), compensation cannot exceed what was claimed in the notice under Sections 9 and 10. Consequently, the Court confirmed the compensation rate of Rs. 1,50,000 per acre, aligning with previous judgments, and clarified discrepancies in calculating market value based on marlas.