PEHLAD SINGH & ANR. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal challenging the compensation awarded under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1). The Court held that the market value determined in Justice A.S. Bhandari vs. Union of India, which was Rs.10 per square yard, was appropriate given the nature of the land and the evidence presented. The Court found no justification for increasing the compensation to Rs.12 per square yard as claimed by the appellants, affirming the lower court's decision without costs.