PRIYA VERT vs U O I

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's compensation award of Rs. 10,000 per bigha under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, rejecting the petitioners' claim for Rs. 14,000 per bigha. The Court distinguished the lands in Khyala from those in Tatarpur based on their location and potential value, affirming that the compensation was just and fair. The Court also clarified that the petitioners were not entitled to enhanced interest or solatium as per the precedents cited, specifically referencing Section 28 and Section 23(2) of the Act.