MAJOR PAKHAR SINGH ATWAL & ORS. vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding compensation for land acquired under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922. The Court found that the claimants were not entitled to further enhancement of compensation despite arguments based on subsequent awards and market value, as the evidence was not adequately presented. However, the Court acknowledged the claimants' entitlement to additional benefits under the Land Acquisition (Amendment) Act, 1984, specifically enhanced solatium and interest, but not under Section 23(1-A).