Union Of India (Uoi) vs Mangat (Dead) By L.Rs. And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the compensation amount of Rs. 59,290/- per acre for acquired land, affirming the Additional District Judge's award while setting aside the High Court's determination of Rs. 61,400/- per acre. The Court criticized the formula used by the High Court for disregarding location factors and the nature of the land, emphasizing that market value must consider proximity to significant landmarks like highways. The Court concluded that the compensation awarded by the Additional District Judge should remain undisturbed due to the time elapsed since payment was made.