JAIPUR DEV. AUTHORITY vs MAHAVIR HSG. COOP. SOCIETY

The Supreme Court addressed the determination of compensation under the Rajasthan Land Acquisition Act, 1953, specifically under Section 4(1) and Section 23(1-A). The Court held that the compensation awarded by the Civil Judge was excessively based on unsubstantiated claims, emphasizing the need for proper scrutiny of evidence and market value assessments. The appeals were allowed, and the Court directed a re-evaluation of compensation based on credible evidence and established legal principles.