UNION OF INDIA vs PRATAP KAUR(DEAD) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the District Judge under Section 26 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, regarding the award of compensation for land acquired within 500 meters of Bathinda-Bibiwala Road. The Court held that the District Judge has the authority to award compensation at the rate of Rs.90,000 per acre as determined by the High Court. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision and the compensation awarded to the claimants.