SANT RAM AND ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal regarding compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, affirming the High Court's enhancement to Rs.12,000/- per bigha. The Court referenced Gokal vs. State of Haryana and Jailal & Ors. vs. Union of India, but found no justification to further increase compensation based on the argument that the appellants' lands were comparable to those in Nangal Dewat. The Court held that the established compensation of Rs.12/- per sq. yd. was adequate and dismissed the appeal without costs.