PREM NATH KAPOOR vs NATIONAL FERTILIZER CORPN. .

The Supreme Court held that under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 23(1), 23(1-A), 23(2), and 28, landowners are entitled to compensation that includes solatium and interest on the total compensation amount from the date of possession until payment. The Court clarified that the hierarchy of courts must determine compensation, and the landowners can appropriate costs from the principal amount of compensation first, followed by interest. The High Court's ruling was set aside, affirming the appellants' right to recover the full compensation with interest as determined by the Collector and the High Court.