KRISHI UTPADAN MANDI SAMITI, U.P. vs KANHAIYA LAL .

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of the High Court's award of compensation exceeding the claim made by landowners under Section 25 of the Land Acquisition Act, which stipulates that the amount awarded should not exceed the claimed amount. The Court held that the High Court erred in enhancing the compensation from Rs.3/- to Rs.11/- per square yard, as it contravened the provisions of Section 25. Additionally, the Court upheld the High Court's decision on interest rates, affirming the award of interest at 9% and 15% for the delayed compensation.