BASANT KUMAR ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA ETC.

The Supreme Court addressed appeals concerning compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically under Section 4(1) and Section 23(1). The Court held that compensation should reflect the market value as determined by previous judgments, emphasizing that a prudent purchaser's perspective must be considered. The Court affirmed the compensation rates established in earlier cases, thereby ensuring uniformity in compensation for similarly situated lands.