RAMESH DUTT vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court ruled that under Section 23(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, compensation for loss of business is not warranted if the claimant continued to operate their business without suffering any loss at the time of land acquisition. The Court found that the claimant had illegally remained in possession and benefited from the business, thus denying further compensation. The appeal for additional compensation was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the market value of the land but correcting the High Court's erroneous award for business dislocation compensation.