Union Of India vs Savjiram And Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the valuation of land and structures under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, specifically Sections 4 and 6. The Court upheld the decision of the civil court that no depreciation should be deducted from the valuation of houses during compensation determination, rejecting the Union of India's appeal. The Court emphasized that the age of the building does not necessitate depreciation, affirming the landowners' right to full compensation without deductions.