INDORE DEV. AUTHORITY vs SATYABHAMA BAI

The Supreme Court held that the reliance on untested and unproved sale deeds under Section 51-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, is erroneous for determining compensation. The Court emphasized that claimants must produce witnesses to prove the genuineness of transactions and the consideration paid. Consequently, the awards of the reference Court and the High Court were set aside, and the matter was remitted for disposal in accordance with law, allowing the appeals without costs.