JAI PARKASH vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the assessment of compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, specifically under Section 4. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to raise compensation for land acquired in Keshopur to Rs. 7000/- per bigha for the first notification and Rs. 8000/- per bigha for the second notification, emphasizing the upward trend in land prices and potential for development. The Court also affirmed the entitlement to additional amounts under Section 23(1-A) and solatium under the amended law, along with interest rates as specified.