AGRL.PRODUCE MARKET COMM.BY SECY. vs LAND ACQUISITION OFFR.

The Supreme Court held that the principle adopted by the lower courts in determining compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, 1994 was erroneous, as they relied on non-comparable sale instances. The Court emphasized that a civil court must assess compensation from the perspective of a willing prudent purchaser and not base it on small sale transactions. Consequently, the awards of the reference Court and the High Court were set aside, and the cases were remitted for fresh consideration, allowing both parties to present evidence regarding the land's value.