STATE OF U.P vs RAJENDRA SINGH

The Supreme Court held that in land acquisition cases under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, the burden of proof lies on the claimant to provide reliable evidence for just compensation. The Court found that the lower courts failed to properly assess the evidence regarding comparable sales, leading to an erroneous determination of compensation. Consequently, the Court set aside the awards of the lower courts and remitted the matter for fresh consideration, allowing the appeal.