HOSHIAR SINGH vs SPL.LAND ACQUISITION OFFICER

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1). The Court upheld the High Court's finding that all lands acquired had equal value, thus necessitating a uniform compensation rate. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision to increase the compensation to Rs.50,000 per acre, rejecting the lower valuation by the Land Acquisition Officer and emphasizing the burden of proof lies with the claimants to establish market value as of the notification date.