AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA vs SATYAGOPAL ROY .

The Supreme Court held that the application of an 18-year multiplier for determining compensation for the cutting of trees was unjustified, as established in State of Haryana v. Gurcharan Singh [1995 Suppl (2) SCC 637], which mandates a maximum multiplier of 8 years based on yield. The Court emphasized that the market value of acquired property should be assessed as a whole, considering both land and its advantages. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the High Court's order was set aside, reaffirming the legal principle regarding the appropriate multiplier for compensation.