Krishi Utpadan Mandi Samiti vs Kanhaiya Lal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the High Court's compensation award exceeding the claim made by landowners under Section 25 of the Land Acquisition Act, which stipulates that compensation awarded should not exceed the amount claimed. The Court held that the High Court's enhancement of compensation from Rs.3/- to Rs.11/- per square yard was not permissible as it contravened the provisions of Section 25. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order, reaffirming the original compensation awarded by the Special Land Acquisition Officer.