State Of Haryana vs Ram Singh

The Supreme Court addressed the compensation for land acquired under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically examining the valuation of land in villages affected by the acquisition for the Shahbad feeder. The Court held that the High Court's determination of compensation at Rs.1,72,000/- per acre was erroneous, as it disregarded relevant sale deeds and improperly added speculative potential value. The Court ultimately set aside the High Court's award and directed a reassessment of compensation based on proper evidence, reaffirming the principles established in Land Acquisition Officer & Mandal Revenue Officer V. V. Narasaiah 2001 (3) SCC 530.